Essex Hemphill

Personal Info

Born: 1967-04-16
Died: 1995-11-09

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Known For: Acting

Biography

Essex Hemphill was an openly gay American poet and activist. He is known for his contributions to the Washington, D.C. art scene in the 1980s, and for openly discussing the topics pertinent to the African-American gay community.

Filmography

Af-Fixing Ceremony: Four Movements for Essex, Movement I: Essex + Audre

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Essex Hemphill: From The Anacostia to the Potomac

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Tongues Untied

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Affirmations

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Anthem

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Black Is… Black Ain’t

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