i am a man

Dir: Byron Hurt

Is there such a thing as black masculinity in America? What are some of the ways in which black masculinity differs from white masculinity? How have racism, sexism, homophobia and the threat of violence helped shape black masculine identity in American culture? How do gay black men define masculinity?

Byron Hurt powerfully examines in this award-winning documentary the thoughts and feelings of African-American men and women from across USA. The film links everyday black men from various socioeconomic backgrounds with some of Black America’s most progressive academics, social critics and authors to provide an engaging, candid dialogue on black masculine identity in American culture.

60 min / 1998 / usA / info@bhurt.com