Patricia A. Turner

Tracing the origin of the first Black Barbie doll to the filmmaker's aunt, who asked why Barbie couldn't look like her, this documentary explores her quest for representation and diversity.

This documentary traces the deep-rooted stereotypes which have fueled anti-black prejudice.

Analyzes the evolution of television's earlier, unflattering portrayal of blacks from 1948 until 1988, when they are depicted as prosperous and as having achieved the American dream, a portrayal that is inconsistent with reality.