2023 Outfest LA LGBTQ+ Film Festival

Virtual Screening: Truth Be Told

Expired July 31, 2023 6:59 AM
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In the words of Emmy-winning director Nneka Onuorah: you’ve seen Mike Tyson versus Holyfield, but have you ever seen the LGBTQ+ community versus the Black church? While an important cultural epicenter with a rich political history of antiracist organizing, the Black church has historically fallen short when it comes to supporting its queer members — including Onuorah, a lifelong lesbian church girl. Equal parts healing journey and incisive examination, this essential, extremely necessary portrait critiques the Black community lovingly, balancing the beauty of fellowship within the church against the damaging legacy it must work to undo. With talking head interviews from the likes of Billy Porter, Cedric the Entertainer, and frequent Tyler Perry collaborators David and Tamala Mann, Truth Be Told confronts mainstream Black media with humor and honesty.

  • Year
    2023
  • Runtime
    85 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    USA
  • Premiere
    Los Angeles
  • Genre
    Feature Film, Documentary
  • Director
    Nneka Onuorah
  • Producer
    Andie Tenoso
  • Executive Producer
    Charles D King, Aisha Corpas Wynn, James Lopez
  • Cast
    Billy Porter, Meagan Good, Cedric The Entertainer, David Mann, Tamela Mann, Kev on Stage,