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A Girl Like Me (2005)

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Posted by Films For Action on Jul. 29, 2011

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A Girl Like Me explores the standards of beauty imposed on today's black girls. The film delves beneath the surface in order to show how such standards affect self-esteem and self-image. This seven-minute film has touched the hearts and minds of viewers’ worldwide and serves as a wake up for us all.

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