The New Black, which has received considerable acclaim at festival screenings worldwide, is a nuanced documentary telling the story of a particular African-American community struggling with the issue of gay and civil rights in the context of the historic fight for marriage equality.
In Maryland, the black community is having wrenching conversations about homophobia within its churches as the gay rights debate unfolds on the political stage. While it has deepened some divides, it has also started new conversations about overcoming oppression for everyone.
The New Black takes viewers into the churches, on to the streets and into people’s homes as it explores an intersectional debate involving race, religion, sexual identity, and challenging ideas of individuality and community.
