Obviously, 2023 belonged to Barbie. it was the top grossing film worldwide, and managed multiple Oscar nominations, even winning for What Was I Made For? I feel like this documentary is not reactionary, but something that was in the works anyway. It explores how Barbie is important to black girls, and dolls in general. How black women have worked hard at Mattel to make sure Black Barbie exists, and that she’s not Barbie’s friend, because no one grows up wanting to be someone’s friend as their aspirational choice. this is retrospective, personal, and the only thing that’s lacking at all ...
