Marlon Riggs

Also Known As: Marlon Troy Riggs, Marlon T. Riggs

Biography: Marlon Troy Riggs (February 3, 1957 – April 5, 1994) was an American filmmaker, educator (professor), poet, and gay rights activist. He produced, wrote, and directed several television documentaries, including Ethnic Notions, Tongues Untied, Color Adjustment, and Black is... Black Ain't. Riggs created aesthetically innovative and socially provocative films that examine past and present representations of race and sexuality in America. The Marlon Riggs Collection is now housed at Stanford University Libraries.

Department: Directing

Place of Birth: Fort Worth, Texas, USA

Birthday: February 03, 1957

Deathday: April 05, 1994

Adult: No

Gender: Male

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Known For:

Absolutely Positive
Tongues Untied
Anthem
Black Is… Black Ain’t
I Shall Not Be Removed: The Life of Marlon Riggs
Positive Men