Tongues Untied (1990) is a Documentary film that follows marlon Riggs, with assistance from other gay Black men, especially poet Essex Hemphill, celebrates Black men loving Black men as a revolutionary act. The film intercuts footage of Hemphill reciting his poetry, Riggs telling the story of his growing up, scenes of men in social intercourse and dance, and various comic riffs, including a visit to the "Institute of Snap!thology," where men take lessons in how to snap their fingers: the sling snap, the point snap, the diva snap. Currently, you can watch Tongues Untied on OVID. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 61 votes. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.