Washington [US], Shondaland's upcoming documentary, 'Black Barbie', is set to reveal the inspiring and powerful story behind the creation of the iconic dolls.
The highly anticipated trailer for the documentary has been released, offering a glimpse into the remarkable journey of Black Barbie and the women who brought her to life at Mattel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Itsg2V5PSkI&t=45s&ab_channel=Netflix
The trailer, which has sparked immense anticipation, includes interviews with the women who played a key role in the creation of the impactful doll.
Executive producer Shonda Rhimes set the tone by expressing, "If you go through life, and you've never seen anything made in your image, you're at a loss. I thought Black Barbie looked magical.,
According to The Hollywood Reporter, 'Black Barbie' is a celebration of the Black women at Mattel who had a profound influence on the evolution of the Barbie brand into what it is today.
The documentary promises to tell the captivating story of how the first Black Barbie came to be in the 1980s, emphasizing the importance of representation and the vital role that dolls play in the formation of identity and imagination.
Kitty Black Perkins, the visionary designer of Black Barbie, shared her insight into the creation of the doll, saying, "I designed Black Barbie to reflect the perfect embodiment of a black woman."
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the documentary is directed by LaGuerria Davis, who took inspiration from the story of her great aunt Beulah Mae Mitchell, a Mattel pioneer who fearlessly advocated for dolls that looked like her.
The 'Black Barbie' documentary is set to highlight not only the history of Black dolls but also their impact on civil rights and Black entrepreneurship.Furthermore, it aims to highlight the important role of imaginative play in shaping children's identity, as stated in its summary. Most of all, 'Black Barbie' will celebrate women who finally feel empowered by seeing dolls made in their image.
This groundbreaking documentary is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on June 10, a day of immense historical significance to the Black community, marking the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States.
The highly anticipated trailer for the documentary has been released, offering a glimpse into the remarkable journey of Black Barbie and the women who brought her to life at Mattel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Itsg2V5PSkI&t=45s&ab_channel=Netflix
The trailer, which has sparked immense anticipation, includes interviews with the women who played a key role in the creation of the impactful doll.
Executive producer Shonda Rhimes set the tone by expressing, "If you go through life, and you've never seen anything made in your image, you're at a loss. I thought Black Barbie looked magical.,
According to The Hollywood Reporter, 'Black Barbie' is a celebration of the Black women at Mattel who had a profound influence on the evolution of the Barbie brand into what it is today.
The documentary promises to tell the captivating story of how the first Black Barbie came to be in the 1980s, emphasizing the importance of representation and the vital role that dolls play in the formation of identity and imagination.
Kitty Black Perkins, the visionary designer of Black Barbie, shared her insight into the creation of the doll, saying, "I designed Black Barbie to reflect the perfect embodiment of a black woman."
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the documentary is directed by LaGuerria Davis, who took inspiration from the story of her great aunt Beulah Mae Mitchell, a Mattel pioneer who fearlessly advocated for dolls that looked like her.
The 'Black Barbie' documentary is set to highlight not only the history of Black dolls but also their impact on civil rights and Black entrepreneurship.Furthermore, it aims to highlight the important role of imaginative play in shaping children's identity, as stated in its summary. Most of all, 'Black Barbie' will celebrate women who finally feel empowered by seeing dolls made in their image.
This groundbreaking documentary is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on June 10, a day of immense historical significance to the Black community, marking the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States.
