Black Girl is an American family drama film directed by Ossie Davis based on a play written by J.E. Franklin.[1] The film explores issues and experiences of black womanhood in the 1970s, including how black women were depicted and common stereotypes of the period. According to Melvin Donalson in Black Directors in Hollywood, “Black Girl is a film that explores the intricate and sometimes painful connections between mothers and daughters. Shared for historical purposes. I do not own the rights. ##### Reelblack’s mission is to educate, elevate, entertain enlighten, and empower through Black film. If there is content shared on this platform that you feel infringes on your intellectual property, please email me at Reelblack@mail.com and info@reelblack.com with details and it will be promptly removed.

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Get Me To The Bridge

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Rodger Collins

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Black Girl

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Betty Everett

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Chock-Lite Puddin’

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Ed Bogas, Ray Shanklin

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Black Girl Cue I

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Ed Bogas, Ray Shanklin

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Chock-Little Puddin’ Cue

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Ed Bogas, Ray Shanklin

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Mother’s Day Song II

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Ed Bogas, Ray Shanklin

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Sister

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Walter Hawkins

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