"Too often our girls do not rise to their full potential because they are so affected by the image that others project of them…This film was an answer to an prayer."
- Dr. Dorothy Height | Chair of the National Council of Negro Women
“This film is a powerful reminder of the need to ensure that we are intentional in supporting the cognitive, social and emotional development of all women and girls, especially among African American women and girls.”
- David Johns | Former Executive Director, the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans
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Souls examines how media images – both historic and current – have established and maintained standards of beauty, and the corrosive effects on women of color from an early age. Accomplished, eloquent and vivid filmmaking.”
- Nancy Keefe Rohdes | Film Review, Movie Cross Rhodes
“Provocative documentary. A timely debate about who gets to define what is beautiful. Excellent ****”
- Kam Williams |
Afro Toronto
"As Director of the St. John's University Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP), I've used the
Souls of Black Girls documentary to open the dialogue of self-love and acceptance with my young women every time the opportunity arised. We must continue to create the platform for our young men and women to discuss self-love. I strongly recommend the use of
Souls of Black Girls as a tool for open discussion. Most importantly, it creates a "safe space" for young women to share personal struggles with self and what society constitutes as beautiful."
- Yvette Morgan | GEAR UP Director at St. John's University
“The Souls of Black Girls elucidates the nuance, complexity, beauty, and brilliance of Black girlhood.”
— Sierra Austin-King | Department of Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies at The Ohio State University | Films for the Feminist Classroom
Film Festivals:
Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival (Winner, Audience Choice Award)
Pan African Film Festival (Worldwide Premiere)
Harlem International Film Festival
Roxbury Film Festival
Urban Media Makers Film Festival (Winner)
Reel Sisters Film Festival
Charlotte African American Film Festival
Detroit Women Of Color International Film Festival
Black Filmmaker (Bfm) Film Club London, UK
Urban Film Series
Festival Du Film Panafricain De Cannes, France
African Diaspora Film Festival
African Diaspora Film Festival
Hip Hop Odyssey (H20) International Film Festival