🎬 Black Girl (1972)
📅 Release Year: 1972
🌍 Country: United States
🎭 Genre: Drama
⏱ Duration: ~97 min
🎬 Director: Ossie Davis
📖 Storyline
Black Girl (1972) is an American family drama that centers on Billie Jean, a young Black woman growing up with her extended family in Los Angeles. While Billie Jean dreams of becoming a dancer and rising above her circumstances, she faces discouragement and belittlement from her older half‑sisters and tension within her household.
When Netta, a successful college graduate and adopted family member, returns home, she becomes a symbol of hope and ambition for Billie Jean. Encouraged to pursue her own goals despite resistance and conflict, Billie Jean ultimately seeks a path toward independence and education, challenging the expectations imposed on her by those around her. Vikipedi+1
🎥 Movie Details
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Original Title: Black Girl
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Language: English
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Subtitles: English
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Release Date: November 1972 (USA)
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Setting: Los Angeles, United States
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Production: Lee Savin Productions
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Distributor: Cinerama Releasing Corporation Vikipedi
🎭 Cast
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Peggy Pettitt as Billie Jean
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Leslie Uggams as Netta
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Louise Stubbs as Mama Rosie
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Claudia McNeil as Mu’ Dear
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Brock Peters as Earl
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Ruby Dee (cameo) Vikipedi
⭐ Review & Analysis
Black Girl (1972) is a character‑driven drama that explores family dynamics, ambition, and self‑identity within a working‑class African American household. Rather than focusing on spectacle, director Ossie Davis allows the performances and relationships to carry the emotional weight of the story.
The film is adapted from a play by J.E. Franklin, and its strength lies in the depth of its characters and its honest portrayal of the tensions between aspiration and reality. Through its interpersonal conflicts and generational viewpoints, the film sheds light on the complexities of familial expectations and personal growth. Vikipedi+1
🎯 Why Watch This Movie?
✔ Insightful family drama with nuanced character work
✔ Strong performances by an ensemble cast
✔ Reflective exploration of dreams and limitations
✔ Honest depiction of social and personal challenges Vikipedi
🎬 Similar Movies
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Sounder (1972) — Family drama with social themes
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A Raisin in the Sun (1961) — Generational family dynamics
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Claudine (1974) — Black family life and relationships
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The Color Purple (1985) — Emotional and personal drama
❓ FAQ
Is Black Girl an action film?
No. It’s a drama that focuses on family life and personal aspirations. Vikipedi
Is the story based on a play?
Yes — it was adapted from a stage play by J.E. Franklin. Vikipedi
Who should watch this film?
Viewers who appreciate character‑driven family dramas and stories about ambition and identity will find it compelling. Vikipedi
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