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Perfect Image?
Two actresses take us through a series of 'raps' and sketches about what it means to be beautiful and black.
The Sun's Gonna Shine
A lyrical recreation of Lightnin’ Hopkins’ decision at age eight to stop chopping cotton and start singing for a living. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2013.
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