35 years after its debut, Marlon Riggs’ ‘Affirmations’ remains an unapologetic reflection on Black queer humanity

Thirty-five years after its debut, Marlon Riggs’ documentary Affirmations remains a pivotal project in film history through its explorations of Black queer love, identity, and resistance. 

The short film first premiered at the Frameline Film Festival on June 23, 1990 — with the festival, at that time, being known as the San Francisco International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival.

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The project examined experiences of romance and self-discovery among Black queer men, with the opening minutes of the project featuring an

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