Essex Hemphill

Essex Hemphill

  • Birthday: 4/16/1967
  • Deathday: 11/9/1995
  • Place of birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Fame 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
Release date: 12/1/2015

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

Role(s): Self

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Essex Hemphill: From The Anacostia to the Potomac

Essex Hemphill: From The Anacostia to the Potomac

Role(s): Self

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Tongues Untied
Release date: 3/16/1990

Tongues Untied

Role(s): Self - Poetry Performance

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Affirmations
Release date: 6/23/1990

Affirmations

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Anthem
Release date: 7/21/1993

Anthem

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