BACKGROUND
From the myths and stereotypes that bombard Black females as girls and stay with them through
adulthood, to narrow definitions of beauty and "acceptable" behavior, the average Black woman is constantly battling to develop and maintain a healthy self-image.
FILM SYNOPSIS
Illuminations, Volume I: Outside Looking In
"Illuminations" is a documentary series about the lives of Black women. "Illuminations" brings to
light a diverse collection of perspectives and voices with the goal of painting an accurate picture
of the beauty of Black women and the complexity of their lives.
In Volume I of the series, "Outside Looking In", the legacy of skin color bias, politics of hair and body image and standards of beauty are explored. In individual interviews and Sister Circle discussions, black women share their individual struggles with issues that have had historical significance in America, and throughout the world, for centuries. The stories, discussions, and narratives share a range of emotions, from the laughter of recognition to the pain of shared struggles.
SCREENINGS
Official Selection - San Francisco Black Film Festival, June 2006
Nominated for the Melvin Van Peebles Maverick Award
World Premiere
International Premiere, Lagos Nigeria
KEY PERSONNEL
Director/Producer: Sara Brissenden-Smith
Producer: Natalye Pearson
Editors: Sara Brissenden-Smith and Jovan Bell
ORDER INFORMATION
To order a DVD copy of Illuminations, Volume I complete an order form and send a $100 check or money order payable to Brown Lady Productions to:
Brown Lady Productions
P.O. Box 2621
Daly City, CA. 94017
(Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery)
4 minute trailer of “Outside Looking In”
