Instruct: Classify a given review as either positive or negative.
Query: Looking For Langston? Look Elsewhere

This pretentious film reveals little about Langston Hughes, one of the greatest writers of the 20th Century. Instead the filmmaker seems more interested in parading around a cadre of gay men on screen for no apparent reason. The film doesn't even explore with any depth the alleged sexual proclivities of Mr. Hughes. However, hat's off to the cinematographer and the production designer -- the film looks great. They should get plenty of work by placing the film on their respective demo reels. Unfortunately, as a fully realized work, the material is woefully lacking. At least the gay-themed "Tongues Untied" by the late Marlon Riggs, was at times insightful and funny. If after reading this review, you still decide to purchase this video, you will not only still be looking for Langston, but you will also be looking for your money back.