Looking for Langston
By: Sankofa Films & Video ; producer, Nadine Marsh-Edwards ; directed and written by Isaac Julien
Contributors: Ellison, Ben; Baidoo, Matthew; Magaji, Akim; Water Bearer Films (Firm)
Publisher: Water Bearer Films
Published: 1992
Place of publication: [New York]
Language: eng
Format: [videorecording] /
Number of pages: 45
Subjects: Drama; Gays; Homosexuality; Poetry
Description: A meditative look at African American poet Langston Hughes as well as an examination of black and white gay identities. Uses clips from old newsreels and films interspersed with new footage.
Notes: Originally released as a motion picture in 1989.

Editor, Robert Hargreaves ; the poetry of James Baldwin, Esses Hemphill, Bruce Nugent ; director of photography, Nina Kellgren ; art director, Derek Brown.

Ben Ellison, Matthew Baidoo, Akim Mogaji, John Wilson.

Unrated.

Adult.

VHS Hi-fi.

For private home use only.