23 Jun 1990
Affirmations
A look at what it's like to be gay and black in America.
The Black Cop
The Black Cop follows a former police officer’s experience of being both the victim and perpetrator of racism within the police. It’s a riveting confessional about compromise, fortitude and self-discovery - to find a way through systemic racism and homophobia, by pioneering and championing rights within the force and wider society.
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