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Light Girls

2015Movie1 h 24 min

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

A moving, cathartic documentary movie about everyday modern life and a real life story.

Good for friends night · teens · drop-in friendly

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From the creator and director of the critically acclaimed documentary Dark Girls, award-winning filmmaker Bill Duke continues the conversation on colorism with Light Girls. Sharing the untold stories and experiences of lighter-skinned women, Light Girls dives deep into the discussion of skin color, preference, privilege, pain and prejudice. The documentary features interviews with Russell Simmons, Soledad O'Brien, Diahann Carroll, India Arie, Iyanla Vanzant, Michaela Angela Davis, Kym Whitley, Salli Richardson-Whitfield and more.

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  • Colorism Documentary
  • Light-Skinned Women
  • Skin Color Bias
  • Untold Stories
  • Social Issues
  • Identity and Privilege
  • Interviews and Perspectives
  • Cultural Commentary
  • Personal Experiences

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January 19, 2015 · 1 h 24 min · Documentary, History

Released
January 19, 2015
Runtime
1 h 24 min
Genres
Documentary, History
Original language
English
Available in
131 countries

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Where can I stream Light Girls?

In the United States, Light Girls is free with ads on Plex. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Light Girls worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Light Girls plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.