Essex Hemphill
Acting16th April 1967(died at 28)Chicago, Illinois, USA7 titles
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.
Born
16th April 1967 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
Died
9th November 1995
Known for
Acting
Known for
Filmography
Essex Hemphill: From The Anacostia to the Potomac
TBA · Movie · Self
Af-Fixing Ceremony: Four Movements for Essex, Movement I: Essex + Audre
2015 · Movie · Self
Fellow Travelers
2008 · Movie · Self (archive)
5.8Black Is… Black Ain’t
1995 · Movie · Self
4.5Anthem
1993 · Movie
5.6Affirmations
1990 · Movie
6.7Tongues Untied
1990 · Movie · Self - Poetry Performance