
An aspiring dancer and her two wicked sisters resent their mother's love for a foster daughter.
Directed by Ossie Davis, Black Girl leans on a strong ensemble — Leslie Uggams, Claudia McNeil, Brock Peters — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1972.
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An epic tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie, an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry. After Celie's abusive father marries her off to the equally debasing 'Mister' Albert Johnson, things go from bad to worse, leaving Celie to find companionship anywhere she can. She perseveres, holding on to her dream of one day being reunited with her sister in Africa.
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