MUBI Picks of the Week

June 19, 2022

MUBI Picks of the Week on this Juneteenth spotlight posters for films featuring Black queer filmmakers and actors.

Moonlight

Steve Reeves

Original 2016 Japanese B5 chirashi flyer f/ Moonlight, written by Tarell Alvin McCrane. Poster designed by Steve Reeves.

Paris Is Burning

Original 1992 Japanese B2 poster f/ Paris is Burning, the landmark doc chronicling NYC ball culture.

Tongues Untied

Gary Rorick

Original 1995 U.S. poster f/ Tongues Untied, written/directed by Marlon Riggs. Poster design by Gary Rorick, photo by Ron Simmons.

Portrait of Jason

Adrian Rothschild

Original 2013 re-release U.S. one sheet poster f/ Portrait of Jason starring the nightclub performer Jason Holliday. Poster design by Adrian Rothschild.

The Watermelon Woman

R. Scott Purcell

Original 1996 U.S. one sheet poster f/ The Watermelon Woman, written/directed by Cheryl Dunye. Poster design by R. Scott Purcell.

Young Soul Rebels

Original 1991 U.S. silver gelatin single-weight photo f/ Young Soul Rebels, written/directed by Isaac Julien.