Subjects of Desire
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In 1968, while white women were burning their bras in protest of the Miss America beauty contest, Black women and men were protesting the fact that no one from their community had ever been able to participate. Fast forward to 2019, every single major beauty pageant in America was won by a Black woman. What changed? Director Jen Holness joins On Docs to talk about "Subjects of Desire," which explores how Black women have redefined beauty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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