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
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Jocelyn Taylor as Self |
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Franklin Taylor as Self |
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Shari Frilot as Self |
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Diana Casillas as Self |
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Melanie Hope as Self |
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Jacqueline Woodson as Self |
| Directing | Jocelyn Taylor | Director |
| Sound | Barbara Parks | Sound Mixer |
| Camera | Jocelyn Taylor | Camera Operator |
| Camera | Jamika Ajalon | Camera Operator |
| Camera | Susan Hewitt | Camera Operator |
| Camera | Liss Platt | Camera Operator |
| Production | Donna Golden | Production Assistant |
| Production | Susan Hewitt | Production Assistant |
| Editing | Mary Ann Toman | Editor |