Black Barbie(2023)
More than just a doll.
Black Barbie Synopsis
Discover the untold story of the first Black Barbie and the pivotal role three trailblazing women at Mattel had in creating a doll who looked like them.
Black Barbie (2023) is a documentary film directed by Lagueria Davis, released on March 11, 2023 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Shonda Rhimes, Beulah Mae Mitchell, Kitty Black Perkins and Stacey McBride-Irby. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Lagueria Davis
- Writers:
- Lagueria Davis
- Producers:
- Aaliyah Williams, Lagueria Davis
- Cinematographer:
- Sara Garth
- Composer:
- Esin Aydingoz
- Production:
- LinLay Productions, Lady & Bird Films, Just a Rebel Media, Lovely Day Films, shondaland
- Status:
- Released
Black Barbie Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shonda Rhimes
as Self
- Beulah Mae Mitchell
Beulah Mae Mitchell
as Self
- Kitty Black Perkins
Kitty Black Perkins
as Self
- Stacey McBride-Irby
Stacey McBride-Irby
as Self
- Lagueria Davis
Lagueria Davis
as Self
- Patricia A. Turner
Patricia A. Turner
as Self
Virginia Watson
as Self
- Amitis Motevalli
Amitis Motevalli
as Self
- Pabboo Redfeather
Pabboo Redfeather
as Self
- Barbara Sanon
Barbara Sanon
as Self
- Stephen Mandela Sumner
Stephen Mandela Sumner
as Self
- Yolanda Hester
Yolanda Hester
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Lagueria Davis, written by Lagueria Davis, produced by Aaliyah Williams and Lagueria Davis.
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Black Barbie Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 23 ratings.
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Black Barbie – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Black Barbie online?
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Black Barbie (2023) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Black Barbie?
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The main cast of Black Barbie (2023) includes Shonda Rhimes, Beulah Mae Mitchell, Kitty Black Perkins, Stacey McBride-Irby and Lagueria Davis. The film was directed by Lagueria Davis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Black Barbie released?
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Black Barbie was released on March 11, 2023 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Black Barbie worth watching?
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Black Barbie (2023) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.