The Body Beautiful
This daring, breathtaking examination of a white mother who gets a major mastectomy and her Black daughter who begins on a modeling career uncovers the tremendous consequences of body image and the strain of racial and sexual identity on their explosive, deeply loving relationship. A daring blending of memory and dream lies at the heart of Onwurah's bold foray into her mother's disdained sexuality. In an extraordinary homage, the director explores the depths of maternal strength and daughterly loyalty, featuring her own mother, Madge Onwurah.
Released: 1991-10-03
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