Black Girl (1972)

She's got to cut it... or cut out.

Black Girl (1972) poster

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
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Cast

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.