The New Black
"Family, faith and the fight for equality"
Originally released in 2013. The New Black is a documentary/drama film. directed by Yoruba Richen. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
The New Black is a documentary that tells the story of how the African-American community is grappling with the gay rights issue in light of the recent gay marriage movement and the fight over civil rights. The film documents activists, families and clergy on both sides of the campaign to legalize gay marriage and examines homophobia in the black community's institutional pillar-the black church and reveals the Christian right wing's strategy of exploiting this phenomenon in order to pursue an anti-gay political agenda. The New Black takes viewers into the pews and onto the streets and provides a seat at the kitchen table as it tells the story of the historic fight to win marriage equality in Maryland and charts the evolution of this divisive issue within the black community.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 14, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The New Black about?
The New Black is a documentary that tells the story of how the African-American community is grappling with the gay rights issue in light of the recent gay marriage movement and the fight over civi...
Who directed The New Black?
The New Black was directed by Yoruba Richen.
How long is The New Black?
The New Black has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was The New Black released?
The New Black was released on June 14, 2013 in theaters.