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Creator-director Patrik-Ian Polk says the latest film from his groundbreaking franchise is a “cultural love letter” to the LGBTQ+ community.
Patrik-Ian Polk on P-Valley success, telling Gay Black stories and teases upcoming projects, including a Luther Vandross biopic.
When it comes to pioneering Black queer storytelling, few names carry the legacy and impact of Patrik-Ian Polk. As the creator of Noah’s Arc, the groundbreaking series that gave us Noah, Alex, Ricky, ...
Creator Patrik-Ian Polk celebrates Noah’s Arc’s legacy -- and shares why Black queer stories still deserve more space in Hollywood.
WASHINGTON BLADE: Doug, since the early 2000s, when the “Noah’s Arc” series premiered on Logo, you have been playing the ...
Director Patrik-Ian Polk teams up with Oscar-winner Mo’Nique, Isaiah Washington and Hollywood newcomer Julian Walker for his highly anticipated upcoming film, Blackbird.
When Oscar-nominated director Lee Daniels thinks of those who inspired him, Patrik-Ian Polk easily comes to mind. Known for telling groundbreaking stories centered on Black gay life — including ...
There’s no question that when Patrik-Ian Polk’s series “Noah’s Arc” premiered on Logo 20 years ago, it was a groundbreaking ...
Patrik-Ian Polk’s filmography includes Punks (2000) and the TV series Noah’s Arc, which ran on Logo 2005-06. His latest movie, The Skinny, which focuses on a group of black, gay Brown ...
Noah’s Arc, the brainchild of filmmaker, writer, and award-winning director Patrik-Ian Polk, followed the lives, loves, and drama of a close-knit group of Black gay friends in Los Angeles. Now ...
There’s no question that when Patrik-Ian Polk’s series Noah’s Arc premiered on Logo 20 years ago, it was a groundbreaking creation. It was the story of a group of Black gay men and their ...
Patrik-Ian Polk, known as the godfather of gay Black cinema, chats with The Hollywood Reporter about the importance of showcasing underrepresented people while championing diversity.