“Shape Up- Gay in the Black Barbershop”
A film by Derrick Middleton
“Shape Up: Gay in the Black Barbershop is a documentary short set in Harlem, NYC. This film sheds light on the vital role barbershops play within the black community while examining the often complicated relationship that black gay men have with these spaces.”
From Aspiring Humanitarian, Relando Thompkins-Jones
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This video was very enlightening and inspiring. I can’t even imagine the fear and strength it took these men to come out to their barbers, because as someone mentioned during the documentary, “They see them as their surrogate fathers…” I would have liked to have seen older men give their insight, as gay males have been around for generations. I also appreciated the view from the female barber prospective. Regarding this film and its demographics, you and your readers may enjoy my review on Karamo Brown’s memoir- appropriately titled “Karamo: My Story of Embracing Purpose, Healing, and Hope”. It was a good read.
https://reallifeofanmsw.com/2019/05/14/karamo-my-story-of-embracing-purpose-healing-and-hope/