The New Black

Year: 2013
Description: Covers the fight over gay rights and same-sex marriage in the African American community with a focus on Maryland, homophobia, and religious-political coalitions. Includes interviews with activists, families, and religious leaders.
Director: Richen, Yoruba
Writer: Casper, Erin; Richen, Yoruba
Producer: Richen, Yoruba; Welbon, Yvonne
Cinematographer: Hallgren, Nadia; McLaurin, Garland
Editor: Casper, Erin; Muney, Ali
Production Team: Promised Land Film, Independent Television Service, National Black Programming Consortium, and California Newsreel
Genre: Documentary
Language: English
Media Format: 1 DVD (53 min.) or 1 streaming video (53 min.)
Type: Color
Additional Content: The DVD includes the festival version of the film (74 min.).
A discussion guide is available.
Production Notes: Broadcast on the PBS television series Independent Lens on June 15, 2014.
Updated: 08-06-2024

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