A visual poem on identity. Crafted from one of S. Pearl’s poems, it encourages women to reject imposed beauty standards and invent their own identity. Featuring actress Barbara-O. A 2009 audio remix has vocals by Sharp and Dwight Trible. 1984 & 2009 4 min.

“Sharp communicates with a power and economy that seem remarkable, considering that this is her first film.”
Kevin Thomas / Los Angeles Times

1st Prize, San Francisco Poetry Film Festival
1st Place, Black American Cinema Society’s Independent Film Awards.

2021 – screening of original version with accompanying workshop, poetry reading and video interview at Berwick Film Festival (Great Britain).
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