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202496 minPGdocumentary

The Debutantes

202496 minPGdocumentary

The first group of Black debutantes in Canton, Ohio, in a decade prepares for a ball while reflecting on its legacy and their future.

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Contessa Gayles

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The first group of Black debutantes in Canton, Ohio, in a decade prepares for a ball while reflecting on its legacy and their future.

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Contessa Gaylesdirector

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Canton, Ohio, hosts its first group of Black debutantes in a decade. The young women prepare for a traditional ball while reflecting on its history. They discuss the event's significance and their personal aspirations. Each debutante navigates her own path, balancing respect for tradition with a desire for self-expression. The film captures their experiences leading up to the event and the impact it has on their lives. Running for 96 minutes, "The Debutantes" presents a unique moment in local history.

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