LIGHT SKINNED GIRLS TO PREMIERE ON OWN
buzzz worthy. . . Los Angeles - OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network will air the world premiere of " Light Girls " on Monday, January 19 at 9 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET/PT. The critically acclaimed documentary " Dark Girls " aired on the network last year, and award-winning filmmaker Bill Duke continues the conversation on colorism with "Light Girls," sharing an in-depth study of the advantages and disadvantages of being a lighter-skinned woman as seen through the eyes of notable entertainers, educators and everyday people. The film highlights and questions the notion that "light skin makes for an easier life" andprovides a global analysis of skin color and its relationship with societal values. It boldly dives into topics such as bullying, skin bleaching and the trending social media separation, #teamlightskin versus #teamdarkskin. The documentary features interviews with Russell Simmons , Soledad O'Brien , Diahann Ca...