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201844 minPGdocumentary

Talk the Ting

201844 minPGdocumentary

Three queer British Black women discuss their African upbringing and mental health over the course of a week in this 44-minute film.

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Shelby Zoe Coley

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Three queer British Black women discuss their African upbringing and mental health over the course of a week in this 44-minute film.

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Shelby Zoe Coleydirector

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Three women from the UK-based podcasting trio Sistren gather over a week to discuss their experiences. They talk about their African upbringing and mental health. Their conversations reveal how they support and love each other, reflecting the dynamics of Black female friendship. The 44-minute film, released in 2018, captures their candid discussions and personal stories.

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