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BLACK GIRLS PLAY: THE STORY OF HAND GAMES

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Documentary Short | USA | 2023 | English | 18 minutes


Discover the origins of the hand games that young Black girls have played for generations, and their influence on music, dance, and community across the American creative landscape.

Scheduled to attend: Michèle Stephenson, Joe Brewster




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