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Dark Girls is a powerful documentary project that examines colorism within the African American community and beyond. Directed by D. Channsin Berry and Bill Duke, the original film from 2011 features candid interviews with Black women and explores how historical research, including the famous Clark doll studies, has shaped beauty standards and self-perception. The sequel, Dark Girls 2, premiered on OWN on June 30, 2020, expanding the conversation to a global perspective and potential paths toward healing. This performer page highlights the creators' work, notable discography highlights tied to the documentary, and upcoming opportunities to engage with the film, its creators, and related talks.