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Perfect Image?

1989-01-02 · 30 min · ★ 9.0

Comedy · Documentary · Drama · Music

Two actresses take us through a series of 'raps' and sketches about what it means to be beautiful and black.

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Directors
Maureen Blackwood
Production companies
Sankofa Film & Video
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Amanda Symonds
Irma Inniss

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