Black Barbie: a documentary 

November 14, 2024 | 4 :30 p.m. | Johnson Center, Cinema   

Join us for the Visiting Filmmaker Series for a screening of Black Barbie: A Documentary, followed by an engaging interview with the filmmaker. Our group is proud to sponsor this event, and we invite you to be part of the discussion. Black Barbie: A Documentary highlights the significant contributions of three Black women at Mattel who shaped the Barbie brand. Through their compelling stories, the film reveals the journey to creating the first Black Barbie in 1980, exploring the vital role of representation and the impact of dolls on identity and imagination.

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