The Polymath, or the Life and Opinions of Samuel R. Delany, Gentleman (2007)
The Polymath, or The Life and Opinions of Samuel R. Delany, Gentleman
75 min
A portrait of Samuel R. Delany, an award-winning African-American gay author whose credits include everything from science fiction to several issues of the Wonder Woman comic book. Using a range of experimental techniques and borrowed footage from Delany's home movies, Taylor captures his subject's thoughts on racism, violence, and his struggles with sexual identity.
- Release date
- April 26, 2007
- Country of origin
- United States
- Music
- Quentin Chiappetta
Cast
- Samuel R. Delany as Self
Crew
- Fred Barney Taylor · Director
- Anthony Matt · Producer
- Quentin Chiappetta · Composer
- Anthony Matt · Cinematographer
- Fred Barney Taylor · Cinematographer
- Fred Barney Taylor · Editor