feature: writer/comedian sampson mccormick sheds light on homophobia and sexism in the stand-up industry in new documentary

In his new documentary ‘A Tough Act To Follow’, writer and comedian Sampson McCormick brings to light his experience black, LGBT comedian who has spent 15 years touring around the world and the lack of opportunities for minority and intersectional identities in the entertainment business and the homophobia and sexism that accompanies it. Check out the trailer, down below.

By Erin White*, AFROPUNK contributor

http://www.sampsoncomedy.com/

*Erin White is an Atlanta-based writer and AFROPUNK’s editorial and social media assistant. You can follow her on Tumblr or friend her on Facebook. Have a pitch or an inquiry? Shoot her an email at erin@afropunk.com.