Black Harvest Film Festival: BLACK BARBIE: A DOCUMENTARY

Showings

THEATER 2 Fri, Nov 10, 2023 8:00 PM
THEATER 1 Sun, Nov 12, 2023 1:30 PM
Film Info
Runtime:100
Release Year:2023
Production Country:USA
Original Language:English
Cast/Crew Info
Director:Lagueria Davis
Screenwriter:Lagueria Davis

Description

In 1980, a new Barbie hit the scene and she was Black! BLACK BARBIE: A DOCUMENTARY follows the personal journey of Beulah Mae Mitchell, who devoted 45 years to Mattel and witnessed the profound impact of Black Barbies on girls. Prior to her arrival, self-realization was imposed upon by white beauty conventions. The timely doc captures how this doll marks a transformative moment of Black femininity within the cultural narrative. Director Lagueria Davis scheduled to attend via virtual Q&A.