Principal cast
Leslie Uggams as Netta, Claudia McNeil as Mu' Dear, Brock Peters as Earl, Rhetta Greene as Ruth Ann (as Loretta Greene), and Louise Stubbs as Mama Rose
Film 169 of 244 on the Screen Path
Black Girl
She's got to cut it... or cut out.
About the film
Black Girl at a glance.
Screen Path places this 1965 film at stop 169 in one curated journey through cinema. The learning experience adds context before you watch and deeper analysis after.
An aspiring dancer and her two wicked sisters resent their mother's love for a foster daughter.
Key craft credits
Glenwood J. Swanson (director of photography), Graham Lee Mahin (editor), Ed Bogas (original music composer), Ray Shanklin (original music composer), and W. Eben Smith (production design)
- Director
- Ossie Davis
- Release
- 1972-11-09
- Runtime
- 97 minutes
- Genres
- Drama
- Country
- United States
- Quiz
- 25 questions
The Screen Path journey
Before. After. Remember.
The featured film is watched outside Screen Path. The app provides the learning experience around it: a guide, an analysis, and a quiz with explanations.
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Before you watch
Start with a spoiler-free video guide to the context and filmmaking choices worth noticing.
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After the film
Return after watching for a deeper video analysis of craft, meaning, and legacy.
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Quiz yourself
Answer 25 questions with clear rationales designed to make the ideas stick.
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