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“You want to fly, you got to give
up the shit that weighs you down.”
— Toni Morrison.
In 1980, Gloria Karamañites made history by becoming the first Black woman to be named Miss Panama. Through her story, the film explores race, national identity, and the effects of a white standard of beauty in a country that is largely Afro-descendant.
- Year2020
- Runtime28 minutes
- CountryUnited States, Panama
- PremierePhiladelphia
- DirectorLamar Bailey Karamañites, Pascale Boucicaut, David Felix Sutcliffe
This film is eligible for audience awards. Unlock it to vote.
“You want to fly, you got to give
up the shit that weighs you down.”
— Toni Morrison.
In 1980, Gloria Karamañites made history by becoming the first Black woman to be named Miss Panama. Through her story, the film explores race, national identity, and the effects of a white standard of beauty in a country that is largely Afro-descendant.
- Year2020
- Runtime28 minutes
- CountryUnited States, Panama
- PremierePhiladelphia
- DirectorLamar Bailey Karamañites, Pascale Boucicaut, David Felix Sutcliffe