Saturday, November 8
Landmark (Theater 6)
5:30 PM
Fred Barney Taylor
USA, 2007
75 min
The Polymath documents the life of award winning African American author Samuel R. Delany. The film explores how Delany’s life experiences as both an African American and a gay man have shaped his career and the themes that continue to occur throughout his work, from his famed science fiction writings to his non-fiction observations. This insightful documentary allows the viewer to see the inner workings of an artistic genius and observe how the scope of his life has formed the power and enormity of his written works. Delany is truly the embodiment of the history of gay life in New York City.
ADMISSION: $10 non-member / $8 members