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201953 minPGdocumentary

Black Feminist

201953 minPGdocumentary

Fifty-three minutes of interviews with scholars, writers, and comedians address the dual oppression faced by black women in America.

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Fifty-three minutes of interviews with scholars, writers, and comedians address the dual oppression faced by black women in America.

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Zanah Thirusdirector

Zanah Thiruscast

Jessica Abellcast

Veronica Appletoncast

Nadirah Luggcast

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LaToya Johnson, voiced by Nadirah Lugg, narrates the experiences of Black women in America, addressing the dual challenges of racial and gender oppression. Through interviews with scholars, writers, business owners, veterans, and comedians, the film presents a range of perspectives on these issues. The 53-minute documentary combines personal stories and academic insights to illustrate the complexities faced by Black women in contemporary society.

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