Not Black Enough (2017)
Synopsis
Two daughters, ages 34 and 32, navigate questions of identity and acceptance in a community that often challenges their sense of belonging.
Synopsis
A black baby born in Cleveland, Ohio, reflects on her middle-class upbringing. She describes her experiences in a mostly white high school, where she faced taunts for being "not black enough." Interviews feature figures like Vanessa Williams and Henry Louis Gates, Jr. The film questions societal expectations of blackness, delving into themes of identity and the pressures within the Black community. It addresses discrimination and the internal conflicts around race and class.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet a woman challenging racial identity norms.
- Find out why black on black prejudice matters.
- See how personal experiences shape views on race.
Did You Know
- The narrator was born into a middle-class family in Cleveland, Ohio.
- She was the class valedictorian at her mostly white high school.
- The narrator has two daughters, aged 34 and 32.
- The film discusses the concept of a 'black pass' to prove one's blackness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What did the narrator's parents do for a living?
The narrator's parents were both school teachers.
What achievements did the narrator have in high school?
The narrator became a cheerleader and the class valedictorian in a mostly white high school.
What does the narrator's mother say about her identity?
The narrator's mother told her, 'honey, you'll be black till the day you die.'
What are people saying?
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