International I AM The Colour of Beautiful Day Screening Event and Conversation on Colorism With Filmmaker Dr. Karen Moore, Marie Antoinette and Conrad Moore Jr.
Screening is free and open to the public. You must register.
April 8, 2023 2 PM Auburn Avenue Research Library 101 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303
The Film
A Glimpse into Colorism - Our Voices Our Stories
Who Told You Your Black Is Not Beautiful? which intimately portrays how six beautiful women from all walks of life share their experiences with colorism through spoken word and storytelling .
Viewers witness Black women both deeply melanated and light skinned as they share their pain, and rewrite their stories to heal from both psychological and stress-related issues as it pertains to colorism. Who Told You Your Black Is not Beautiful? illustrates the power of the mind-body connection and challenges the audience to reconsider how their own stories and the stories of other women affect their lives.
This film is the latest from director Karen Moore and has been praised by Terra Renee Founder of African American Women In Cinema "Dr. Karen Moore's vision for this Historical film brought education, healing and inspiration!"
"While watching the film I texted my Sister to tell her we have to stop teasing our light skinned cousin. Very impactful." Michelle W.
Schedule an online or in person screening & live Conversation on Colorism!
Corporations, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations across the country can share Who Told You Your Black Is Not Beautiful with their students, staff and communities.
Business ready events include:
Free streaming access to the film on-demand for a 4-6 day window
Live Zoom Q&A with Director Karen Moore
Branded and customized screening link together with your company name, logo, and personal message to your viewers
Welcome message video from your organization (optional)
A 40+ page workbook and discussion guide.
"As President of African American Women In Cinema (AAWIC), we have had the distinct Honor of screening,
'Who Told You Your Black Is Not Beautiful?'
Dr. Karen Moore's vision for this Historical film brought education, healing and inspiration! I highly recommend seeing it!"
Terra Renee
President African American Women In Cinema
"As President of African American Women In Cinema (AAWIC), we have had the distinct Honor of screening, 'Who Told You Your Black Is Not beautiful?' Dr. Karen Moore's vision for this Historical film brought education, healing and inspiration! I highly recommend seeing it!"
Terra Renee
President African American Women In Cinema
More About Filmmaker | Director Dr. Karen Moore
Karen Moore is the Founder and CEO of The Colour of Beautiful Media & Entertainment Group LLC. She is also Founder of I AM The Colour of Beautiful Global Initiative & Movement whose mission is to redefine the standard of beauty for women of color. This initiative's focus in on helping deeply melanated women of color move beyond the hurt & trauma of colorism.
Karen speaks to organizations addressing the film and sharing her personal story of her experience with colorism. She is commited to helping Women of Color take the necessary steps to heal from hurt, heal our daughters, and our communities.
“The barriers people of color, black women especially, face in their families, in the education and judical system and in society are vast. When your skin is darker, the barriers can multiply. We have to learn how to identify wrongful and harmful behavior and not let it define our craft, art, or talents. Who Told You Your Black Is Not Beautiful is an important film because learning is the first step to gaining back your self-confidence, courage and power.”
- Karen Moore, Director
An except of Dr. Karen Moore on the theatrical stage performing Brown Skin Blues from her signature stage production Poetik Blues: A Sistah's Story
“Who Told You Your Black Is Not Beautiful is a film that sheds light on the public health impact of colorism. This film reveals the lingering effects of colorism in our relationships and on our mental health. A truly educational and enlightening work that can open up dialogue for healing in our families, communities, workplaces and schools."
Renee Moore, MPH
Public Health Advisor I AM The Colour of Beautiful Global
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