Black Girl (1972)
She's got to cut it... or cut out.
An aspiring dancer and her two wicked sisters resent their mother's love for a foster daughter.
Director: Ossie Davis
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: November 9, 1972
Cast
- Leslie Uggams - Netta
- Claudia McNeil - Mu' Dear
- Brock Peters - Earl
- Rhetta Greene - Ruth Ann (as Loretta Greene)
- Louise Stubbs - Mama Rose
- Peggy Pettit - Billie Jean
- Gloria Edwards - Norma
- Kent Martin - Herbert
- Ruby Dee - Netta's mother
- Gertrude Jeannette - Sister Jenkins
Screenplay
Music: Ed Bogas, Ray Shanklin
Cinematography: Glenwood J. Swanson
Editing: Graham Lee Mahin
Production: Marconlee
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Powerful Sisterhood Stories
Keywords
blaxploitation cinema, foster sister, foster home, foster daughter, family disharmony, irresponsible sister, sister sister relationship, black community, black girls, black american, overbearing sister
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Black Girl about?
- An aspiring dancer and her two wicked sisters resent their mother's love for a foster daughter.
- Who directed Black Girl?
- Black Girl was directed by Ossie Davis.
- Who stars in Black Girl?
- Black Girl stars Leslie Uggams, Claudia McNeil, Brock Peters, Rhetta Greene, Louise Stubbs, Peggy Pettit.
- How long is Black Girl?
- Black Girl has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Black Girl?
- Black Girl is a Drama film.
- Where was Black Girl produced?
- Black Girl was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Black Girl?
- The themes of Black Girl include: Powerful Sisterhood Stories.