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.
Director: Jocelyn Taylor
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: January 1, 1994
Cast
- Jocelyn Taylor - Self
- Franklin Taylor - Self
- Shari Frilot - Self
- Diana Casillas - Self
- Melanie Hope - Self
- Jacqueline Woodson - Self
Editing: Mary Ann Toman
Original Language: en
Keywords
homophobia, brother sister relationship
More Films by Director: Jocelyn Taylor
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Frankie & Jocie about?
- 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.
- Who directed Frankie & Jocie?
- Frankie & Jocie was directed by Jocelyn Taylor.
- Who stars in Frankie & Jocie?
- Frankie & Jocie stars Jocelyn Taylor, Franklin Taylor, Shari Frilot, Diana Casillas, Melanie Hope, Jacqueline Woodson.
- How long is Frankie & Jocie?
- Frankie & Jocie has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
- What genre is Frankie & Jocie?
- Frankie & Jocie is a Documentary film.