
I Am Black and Beautiful
2018-03-06 · 9 min · Not rated
Seven Afro-Australian women explore the impact of western media on their identity and understanding of beauty.
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- Hawanatu Bangura
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- Bus Stop Films
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- Australia
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- Released
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