
The Polymath, or The Life and Opinions of Samuel R. Delany, Gentleman
Documentary
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.
Top Cast
More Like This

Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures
2016

I Am Divine
2014

Welcome to Chechnya
2020

Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
2018

Tongues Untied
1990

The Celluloid Closet
1996

LA Originals
2020

John Candy: I Like Me
2025

Drew: The Man Behind the Poster
2013

Howard
2018

Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King
2020

Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski
2018
