Writer-director Lagueria Davis reflects on the importance of Black Barbie as a symbol of natural beauty and a challenge to unrealistic white beauty standards, inspired by landmark doll tests from the 1940s.
The documentary delves into the story of Beulah Mae Mitchell, a former Mattel employee who played a vital role in the creation of Black Barbie by responding to a suggestion for its production, which proved to be a groundbreaking moment in the toy industry.
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