A Poetic Film by Dr. Karen Moore
“You’re pretty… for a dark-skinned girl.”

These words are not a compliment.
They are a wound—disguised in a smile, wrapped in microaggressions, passed down through generations.

Pretty for a Dark-Skinned Girl is a visual poem, a reclamation, and a quiet revolution. Told through layered soundbites, intimate imagery, and original verse, this impressionistic film peels back the layers of colorism and beauty bias. It invites the viewer to feel, reflect, and unlearn—one frame at a time.

Themes Explored:

• Colorism, desirability, and shame
• Microaggressions masked as compliments
• Identity, silence, and internalized bias
• The sacred act of reclaiming your reflection

Ideal For:

• Women’s empowerment groups
• Black student alliances
• DEI & anti-racism programming
• Film festivals and art salons
• Mental health & healing spaces

Format:

• Poetic short film (10–12 minutes)
• Includes facilitation guide + reflection prompts
• Virtual or in-person screenings available
• Add-on: Talkback with Dr. Karen Moore