Frankie & Jocie (1994)

Documentary

Overview

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.

Cast

• Jocelyn Taylor as Self
• Franklin Taylor as Self
• Shari Frilot as Self
• Diana Casillas as Self
• Melanie Hope as Self
• Jacqueline Woodson as Self

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