"A Girl Like Me"
"A Girl Like Me" is a documentary produced by Kiri Davis, who at the time of this production was a 17-year old Harlem student, highlights the issue of color in the African American community. Kiri also recreates the famous Kenneth Clark doll study of the 1930's.
Negro: A Docu-Series about Latino Identity
"Fair"
"Negro" is an interesting documentary that explores the lives of people of African ancestry in Latin America. The director pays particular attention to their experiences with colorism and the imposition of Eurocentric standards and cultures.
"Fair" is a documentary that explores the perception of skin color within an Indian context. Interviewees discuss their sentiments about being light as well as the use bleaching products.
Various mediums have captured the influence of skin color around the world. The most profound have been videos and documentaries that caste a critical light on the internalization of skin color hierarchies and its behavioral consequences. Below are a few examples of these enlightening productions.
Colorism Videos
African Artist Speaks on Bleaching
In this intriguing interview, South African singer Nomasonto Mnisi opens up about her medical procedures to change her complexion from dark to white. Interestingly, the artist claims that she still wants to be "Black but White, like Christina Aguilera".