Skin
Synopsis
Skin is a documentary about exploring through the meaning of beauty in all the different shades of black. Set in Lagos, Nollywood actress Beverly Naya goes on a journey to learn about contrasting perceptions of beauty by meeting individuals who have dealt with the pressure to conform to certain standards of beauty and how colorism continues to shape the face of the entertainment industry in Africa.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Effiong
- Original Title
- Skin
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
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What is Skin about?
Skin is a documentary about exploring through the meaning of beauty in all the different shades of black. Set in Lagos, Nollywood actress Beverly Naya goes on a journey to learn about contrasting perceptions of beauty by meeting individuals who have dealt with the pressure to conform to certain standards of beauty and how colorism continues to shape the face of the entertainment industry in Africa.
Who directed Skin?
Skin was directed by Daniel Effiong.
Who stars in Skin?
The principal cast of Skin includes Beverly Naya, Chibuzo 'Phyno' Azubuike, Hilda Dokubo, Eryca Freemantle, Diana Yekinni.
When was Skin released and how long is it?
Skin was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.