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20199 minPGdoc-short

Estigma

20199 minPGdoc-short

Three women share personal stories about the wounds left by racial stigma in a nine-minute documentary.

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Three women share personal stories about the wounds left by racial stigma in a nine-minute documentary.

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Levi Elionaidirector

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Three women share personal stories of how racial stigma affects their lives. They recount experiences that leave emotional marks. The film presents these narratives in a nine-minute format. Each story exemplifies the different ways stigma manifests. The documentary defines stigma and relates it to personal wounds. It aims to portray the lasting impact of these experiences on the individuals involved.

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