Our main feature for a themed Marlon T. Riggs night at the Brattle: Tongues Untied is an experimental doc combining personal narratives, poetry, performance, and Riggs' own commentary to create a powerful and multifaceted portrayal of Black gay life. Combined with 3 of Marlon's short films that speak to the resilience of what it means to be Black and Gay during the late 80's and early 90's, which still ring true today. This is very much a holy grail program for me as a programmer, Marlon's films touched and inspired me as a filmmaker when I first saw them in the early 90s as a young Queer activist. This grouping of films is a must see for anyone interested in Gay history.

A throwback from 1995 about a university literature professor who finds love with a circus performer. This film is not only sexy, but also sensual drawing the viewer in with gorgeous direction and chemistry between the two leads.

A Japanese drama film about a fashion editor and his personal trainer trying to make their relationship work in a world stacked against them. It also has to be said chemistry between the two leads is outstanding, making the emotional moments that much more salient.