Black Girl, copy 1

Duration: 12:00

Year Published: 1953

Creator: Poetry Playhouse: A Berkeley Stage and Screen Production

Complete Record: A young black woman wants to be a ballet dancer. Her sisters and mother present obstacles to her goal. She is dependent and fearful about pursuing her career and escaping the family's poverty. She learns to deal with the set-backs in her life, ultimately strengthening her sense of autonomy.