Looking for Langston
Cast
Ben Ellison Matthew Baidoo Akim Mogaji John Wilson Dencil Williams Guy Burgess
Credits
Written by: 
Isaac Julien
Plot
A black and white, fantasy-like recreation of high-society gay men during the Harlem Renaissance, with archival footage and photographs intercut with a story. A wake is going on, with mourners gathered around a coffin.
Sinekatalog’s take
A dreamlike black-and-white meditation on desire and memory in Harlem, assembled from poetry, archive and stylised tableaux. More mood than plot, it is sensual and intellectually rich. Rewarding for viewers drawn to experimental art cinema.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Awards
- Berlin International Film Festival 1989: Teddy Award
Ratings
IMDb: 6.8 / 10 (757 votes)
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.
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