Black Barbie

Black Barbie

More than just a doll.

Directed by Lagueria Davis

Produced by LinLay Productions, Lady & Bird Films

202395 min6.3 / 10

An inspiring documentary celebrating the courage and vision of three Black women who challenged corporate barriers to create representation in a cultural icon.

Discover the untold story of the first Black Barbie and the pivotal role three trailblazing women at Mattel had in creating a doll who looked like them.

Questions people ask

  • Is Black Barbie violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Does Black Barbie end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of films.

  • Is Black Barbie easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 90% of films.

  • Is Black Barbie scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Black Barbie sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

21/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity27

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise8

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love35

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like Black Barbie

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Black Barbie

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Black Barbie, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Black Barbie, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Black Barbie, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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