Frankie & Jocie (1994)

Frankie & Jocie

1994

Documentary

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Director

Jocelyn Taylor

Cast

Diana Casillas as Self

Franklin Taylor as Self

Jacqueline Woodson as Self

Jocelyn Taylor as Self

Melanie Hope as Self

Shari Frilot as Self

Crew

Jamika Ajalon (Camera Operator)