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Affirmations

A look at what it's like to be gay and black in America.

Top Cast

  • Reginald T. Jackson

    Reginald T. Jackson

  • R. Battle

    R. Battle

  • Blackberri

    Blackberri

  • Michael Bell

    Michael Bell

  • Essex Hemphill

    Essex Hemphill

  • Wayson Jones

    Wayson Jones

  • David B. Kirkland

    David B. Kirkland

  • Alan Miller

    Alan Miller

  • Cornelius Moore

    Cornelius Moore

Overview

A look at what it's like to be gay and black in America.

Rating

5.6 / 10
12 Reviews
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