Gay Films with Black Characters

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Say My Name

2009 Drama

A contemporary Black British gay love story set against the gritty and grimy backdrop of urban street life.

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The Embrace of Men

2019 Drama, Romance

After sharing a kiss while strolling along the Seine in Paris, two young men are assaulted by a group of thugs.

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The Dick Appointment

2020 Comedy

Wally, reeling from a breakup, dives back into the dating scene via apps, seeking distraction but finding unexpected connections and challenges.

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Half

2022 Drama

Half-Jewish, bisexual Jonah comes out to his girlfriend, shaking the foundation of their relationship.

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Fever

2022 Drama, Romance, Thriller

Jay and Andre confront racism and privilege at Andre's mother's birthday party, testing their interracial relationship's limits.

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Cardiff

2022 Comedy

A down-on-his-luck gay man finds unexpected romance with his married best friend's secret lover, unraveling carefully held secrets within their tight-knit circle of friends in a hilariously poignant tale.

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Tarneit

2022 Drama

Best friends Tyrone and Clinton, inspired by tales of distant lands, struggle to escape Tarneit, a town marked by violence and tradition.

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Ubiquitous

2025 Drama

A young man is forced to confront feelings of self-rejection and isolation as he struggles to express his love for his best friend. 'ubiquitous' is a short film that blends music, visual poetry and an emotionally grounded performance to tell the story of a young man battling with internalized homophobia and unrequited love.

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North Star

2022 Drama, Romance

In rural isolation, a rancher and his ailing husband face a heart-wrenching decision that challenges their love and commitment, exploring sacrifice and dignity in the face of adversity.

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Tell Me Where I Lie

2018 Drama, Romance

Two gay football players try to hide their relationship by sleeping with women.

Don’t Love Me

2017 Drama, Romance

Two men meet. They discover they share similar names and begin to date. They cook, make love, go on excursions, and do a lot of conversing to get to know each other, only to find they are not ready for love.

Coffee House Chronicles: The Movie

2016 Comedy, Romance

Features nine vignettes in the lives of LGBT people as they date and hook up in Los Angeles.

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Hurt

2022 Drama

Stone Scriven plans for his own death... at least until he meets Fin Snell, another young man struggling with the weight of the world. Together, they will help each other learn to live.

Blueprint

2007 Drama

Keith and Nathan meet one Harlem morning near campus and attempt to make a romantic connection in and around the chaos and magic of New York City.

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Give Up the Ghost

2020 Drama

Childhood friends Charlie and Matt confront a kiss and its aftermath during catechism.

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Tough Luck

2009 Drama

Delves into Steve's gambling addiction, pushing him to gamble away more than money, including his marriage and soul, in a high-stakes poker tournament.

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The Night It Rained

2021 Drama

After losing his scholarship, a queer college student makes a life-altering decision in his hopes to stay enrolled.

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Crush

2011 Drama

Prom night in the South Bronx becomes a journey of horror, humor, and self-discovery for Michael as he faces a crucial decision about expressing his feelings for his high school crush.

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Harmful Sensations

2014 Horror, Thriller

A young man's descent into passion and madness after contracting a mysterious illness following a casual encounter.

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Fortune Cookie Magic Tricks

2011 Action, Comedy, Musical

A traditional Chinese father grapples with his son's homosexuality, leading to absurd and comedic complications.

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I’m Christian Okoli

2014 Drama

Explores the emotional weight of confronting difficult truths, revealing how vulnerability can be both painful and profoundly liberating.

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Low

2006 Drama

Devastated by a painful betrayal, Alex becomes consumed by a desire for revenge, while devoted husband Miles fights to hold his family together. As their lives unexpectedly intersect, the consequences of one reckless decision ripple outward, forever changing the lives of everyone caught in its wake.

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Spokes

1996 Drama

A gay German tourist meets a man in New York City's central park and takes home a souvenir.

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Change

2011 Drama

A gay African-American teenager grapples with his identity on the night Obama was elected president, and Proposition 8 - the voter initiative to eliminate same-sex marriage - passed.