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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 ...
Patrik Ian-Polk's insights on how Blackbird began, his passion for providing a venue for black gay men and advice for budding filmmakers.
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.
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 ...