Synopsis: From the "Mammy" archetype of Hattie McDaniel to the tragic-mulatto image of Dorothy Dandridge, African-American actresses have had to struggle with both negative stereotypes of black women in film and limited opportunities for major screen roles. This documentary from filmmaker Thomas S. Burns interviews 25 prominent black actresses about their ex...
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Starring: Tichina Arnold, Tangie Ambrose, Tamara LaSeon Bass, Essence Atkins