Tan France: Beauty and the Bleach

2022•1h 0m•

★10.0(1 ratings)

Documentary

Overview

When he was only 9-years-old Tan France tried to lighten his own skin with bleaching cream. He faces up to his own experiences in an attempt to explore perceptions of beauty, skin tone and colourism.

Director

Heenan Bhatti

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Director: Heenan Bhatti
Director: Ashok Prasad

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racismfashion

Did You Know?

It was a co-production between: United Kingdom, United States of America.

The film was directed by Heenan Bhatti.

This title is listed on IMDb as tt14889110.

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Tan France: Beauty and the Bleach

2022•1h 0m•

★10.0(1 ratings)

Documentary

Overview

When he was only 9-years-old Tan France tried to lighten his own skin with bleaching cream. He faces up to his own experiences in an attempt to explore perceptions of beauty, skin tone and colourism.

Director

Heenan Bhatti

Watchlist

Main Cast

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Heenan Bhatti
Director: Ashok Prasad

Keywords

racismfashion

Did You Know?

It was a co-production between: United Kingdom, United States of America.

The film was directed by Heenan Bhatti.

This title is listed on IMDb as tt14889110.

Gallery

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Movie Information

Original Title:

Beauty and the Bleach

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United Kingdom, United States of America

Production Companies:

BBC

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