Perfect Image? (1989)
Overview
Two actresses take us through a series of 'raps' and sketches about what it means to be beautiful and black.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.424 |
Directed By
Maureen Blackwood
Crew
Maureen Blackwood
Maureen Blackwood
Sean Van Hales
Virginia Heath
Derek Brown
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