The Body Beautiful
The tremendous impact of body image and the strain of racial and sexual identity on a dynamic, intensely loving bond are revealed in this bold, striking portrait of a white mother who has a severe mastectomy and her Black daughter who begins on a modeling career. A intriguing blending of memory and dream is at the center of Onwurah's courageous foray into her mother's despised sexuality. In an extraordinary tribute starring her real-life mother, Madge Onwurah, the filmmaker delves into the depths of maternal strength and daughterly affection.
Released: 1991-10-03
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