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Light Girls

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2015 · 84 min Documentary History
10.0 / 10 · TMDB

From the creator and director of the critically acclaimed documentary Dark Girls, award-winning filmmaker Bill Duke continues the conversation on colorism with Light Girls. Sharing the untold stories and experiences of lighter-skinned women, Light Girls dives deep into the discussion of skin color, preference, privilege, pain and prejudice. The documentary features interviews with Russell Simmons, Soledad O'Brien, Diahann Carroll, India Arie, Iyanla Vanzant, Michaela Angela Davis, Kym Whitley, Salli Richardson-Whitfield and more.

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Year 2015
Genre Documentary, History
Director Bill Duke
Runtime 84 min.
Rating TMDB: 10.0/10 (1 votes)

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This documentary thoughtfully expands the crucial conversation on colorism by examining the nuanced experiences of light-skinned women. It presents a spectrum of personal narratives that challenge simplistic notions of privilege and pain.

What lingers after viewing is a profound sense of the complex layers within racial identity and the need for continued, inclusive dialogue. The film is a compelling call for deeper understanding. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Bill Duke

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