At heart, it's a celebratory film which buzzes with intelligence, unashamed emotion, adrenalin, and that strange tenderness forged in suffering.

[Riggs] is anguish, passion, rage and defiance, using the camera to undermine prejudice and ignorance while boldly and eloquently celebrating diversity.

It is a remarkably rewarding effort.

Constructed with interviews, poetry and a central thesis exploring the lack of intersection and awareness in Black and queer communities at that time, it's still an essential document today.