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Frankie & Jocie (1994)

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.

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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Jocelyn TaylorJocelyn TaylorSelf
  • Photo of Franklin TaylorFranklin TaylorSelf
  • Photo of Shari FrilotShari FrilotSelf
  • Photo of Diana CasillasDiana CasillasSelf
  • Photo of Melanie HopeMelanie HopeSelf
  • Photo of Jacqueline WoodsonJacqueline WoodsonSelf

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