Female Filmmakers: BBC Introducing Arts

Female Filmmakers: BBC Introducing Arts

Female Filmmakers: BBC Introducing Arts

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Female Filmmakers: BBC Introducing Arts

2020

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Overview

Janina Ramirez presents a set of short films by talented, emerging artists who use comedy, drama and dance to tell stories from a contemporary female perspective. A Flourishing Crown; Afro Hair Rituals; Being Better; Born to Flex; Justin, What Have You Done to Us?; Searching for Cowardice; Vlogger; Where Are You From?; Femme Fatale

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Janina Ramirez

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Janina Ramirez

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