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Tongues Untied

6.7199055mMovieDocumentary

Marlon Riggs, with assistance from other gay Black men, especially poet Essex Hemphill, celebrates Black men loving Black men as a revolutionary act. The film intercuts footage of Hemphill reciting his poetry, Riggs telling the story of…

DirectorMarlon Riggs
WritersJoseph Beam·Reginald Jackson
ProducerMarlon Riggs

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OVIDOVIDKanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Marlon Riggs

MRMarlon Riggs
Marlon Riggs
Self
EHEssex Hemphill
Essex Hemphill
Self - Poetry Performance
BF
Brian Freeman
Self
MBMichael Bell
Michael Bell
Self
WNWilli Ninja
Willi Ninja
Self
KB
Kerrigan Black
Self
BBlackberri
Blackberri
Self
DB
Djola Bernard Branner
Self
EMEddie Murphy
Eddie Murphy
Self (archive footage)

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Tongues Untied — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Tongues Untied?

Tongues Untied is streaming on OVID and Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Tongues Untied on Netflix?

No, Tongues Untied is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on OVID and Kanopy.

Is Tongues Untied on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Tongues Untied isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on OVID and Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch Tongues Untied for free?

Tongues Untied is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.