
Perfect Image?
1989-01-02 · 30 min · ★ 9.0
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
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