Jocelyn Taylor
Cheryl, playing herself, humorously experiences the mysteries of lesbian dating in the '90s.
Exploring the notions of body image and sexual expression as they intersect with family and society, this short interweaves three narratives: first, a "naked fugitive on the loose" as she runs, walks and leaves traces of her "alien" existence throughout the city; second, a butch lesbian persona who is the naked woman's secret cohort; and third, a young girl who is just understanding her own sexuality.
In March of 1995, the ground-breaking conference Black Nations/Queer Nations was held in New York. Using the discussions of the conference as a spring board, Shari Frilot illustrates the connection between popular culture and contemporary issues of black lesbian and gay media. Drawing upon the work of Marlon Riggs, Jocelyn Taylor, Ayanna Undongo and Isaac Julien, the video exemplifies the importance of the conference as it relates to everyday life.
Examining the relationships between brother and sister, hetero and queer, male and female, this video weaves a provocative discussion between a Black lesbian and her straight brother. In an eloquent examination of desire and denial, Jocie attempts to make her brother acknowledge the violent face of homophobia recounting a time when she was attacked. Frankie candidly tells his sister about his own disempowering experiences as a Black man and recounts the time he tried to seduce her former lover. A candid and brilliant dialogue between family members.
