Subjects of Desire(2021)
Subjects of Desire Synopsis
Subjects of Desire is a thought provoking film that examines the cultural shift in beauty standards towards embracing (or appropriating) Black aesthetics and features, deconstructing what we understand about race and the power behind beauty.
Subjects of Desire (2021) is a documentary and history film directed by Jennifer Holness, released on March 17, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars India.Arie, Jully Black, Alexandra Germain and Brittany Lee Lewis. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Jennifer Holness
- Writers:
- Jennifer Holness
- Producers:
- Jennifer Holness, Sudz Sutherland
- Cinematographer:
- Ricardo Diaz
- Composer:
- Teddi Jones
- Production:
- Hungry Eyes Media
- Status:
- Released
Subjects of Desire (2021) Trailer
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Subjects of Desire Cast & Crew
Main cast
- India.Arie
India.Arie
as Self
Jully Black
as Self
- Alexandra Germain
Alexandra Germain
as Self
- Brittany Lee Lewis
Brittany Lee Lewis
as Self
- Seraiah Nicole
Seraiah Nicole
as Self
- Ryann Richardson
Ryann Richardson
as Self
- Cheryl Thompson
Cheryl Thompson
as Self
- Carolyn West
Carolyn West
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Jennifer Holness, written by Jennifer Holness, produced by Jennifer Holness and Sudz Sutherland.
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Subjects of Desire Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Subjects of Desire – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Subjects of Desire?
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The main cast of Subjects of Desire (2021) includes India.Arie, Jully Black, Alexandra Germain, Brittany Lee Lewis and Seraiah Nicole. The film was directed by Jennifer Holness. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Subjects of Desire released?
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Subjects of Desire was released on March 17, 2021 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Subjects of Desire worth watching?
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Subjects of Desire (2021) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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