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202111 minGdoc-short

BABYBANGZ

202111 minGdoc-short

Anastasia Ebel, owner of a hair salon in Mid-City, New Orleans, seeks to create spaces for intentional reflection within her community.

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Anastasia Ebel, owner of a hair salon in Mid-City, New Orleans, seeks to create spaces for intentional reflection within her community.

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Juliana Kasumudirector

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Anastasia Ebel owns the BABYBANGZ hair salon in Mid-City, New Orleans. She reflects on her goal to create spaces for reflection within her community. Ebel's work centers on building relationships through hair styling. The film runs for 11 minutes and emphasizes her commitment to the local area's growth and connection.

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