Samuel R. Delany

Movies

Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin
Himself - Writer
Produced with Le Guin’s participation over the course of a decade, Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin is a journey through the writer’s career and her world’s, both real and fantastic. Viewers will join the writer on an intimate journey of self-discovery as she comes into her own as a major feminist author, opening new doors for the imagination and inspiring generations of women and other marginalized writers along the way. The film features stunning animation and reflections by literary luminaries including Margaret Atwood, Neil Gaiman, David Mitchell, Michael Chabon, and more.
The Ogre's Feathers
The King
A young man sets out on a journey to the Ogre's lair, in search of a feather with the power to save a dying king.
The Polymath, or The Life and Opinions of Samuel R. Delany, Gentleman
Self
A portrait of Samuel R. Delany, an award-winning African-American gay author whose credits include everything from science fiction to several issues of the Wonder Woman comic book. Using a range of experimental techniques and borrowed footage from Delany's home movies, Taylor captures his subject's thoughts on racism, violence, and his struggles with sexual identity.
The Last Angel of History
Himself
An examination of the hitherto unexplored relationships between Pan-African culture, science fiction, intergalactic travel, and rapidly progressing computer technology.
The Aunts
Screenplay
Delany writes that The Aunts explores idea that he and Romeo wanted to see in a movie: “the stumping out of a cigarette in a tray, a woman putting on lipstick, an Italian family of women sitting around a table.”
Bye Bye Love
Screenplay
Bye, Bye Love follows a pair of would-be Everly Brothers as they travel to New York for a 24 hour run at the big time.
The Orchid
Writer
An experimental film directed by author Samuel R. Delany
The Orchid
Director
An experimental film directed by author Samuel R. Delany