International Lens Film: Blackbird

Presented by: VU LAMBDA Student Organization.

USA (2014) Dir: Patrik-Ian Polk. Adapted from a book by Larry Duplechan of the same title, Blackbird tells the coming-of-age story of a gay black teen grappling with his sexuality while submerged in one of the most conservative environments imaginable-a religious family in the deep South. The film sings of the conflict between religion and sexuality. English. Blu-Ray. 102 mins. Partial funding provided by LAMBDA student organization.