Free Screening: “Tongues Untied” at the Getty

Film still from Tongues Untied (Marlon Riggs, 1989). Photo: Ron Simmons. © 2025 California Newsreel. All Rights Reserved. Photo courtesy of Signifyin’ Works and Frameline Distribution

As a part of the Queer Exhibitions and Events at Getty, the Center will screen the 1989 film Tongues Untied on Sunday, Jul 27, 2025.

The film is renowned for its portrayal of the fierce challenges and powerful vibrancy of the Black gay male experience in America.

Related exhibitions currently on view at the museum include Queer Lens: A History of Photography and $3 Bill: Evidence of Queer Lives.

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Screening: Tongues Untied

July 27 at 4pm

Getty Center

Join the Getty Center for a screening of Tongues Untied (Marlon Riggs, 1989, 55 minutes). Originally released on PBS, the film is renowned for its portrayal of the fierce challenges and powerful vibrancy of the Black gay male experience in America. This screening is co-presented by One Institute.

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