Beatrice “Trice” Whitley is a vibrant gifted vocalist, producer, director, workshop speaker, and businesswoman.
Standing Out
A short film that follows a hungry, introverted blogger working up the courage to go out to eat. This film speaks on the uninvited spectacle it is being a Black woman seeking to complete a seemingly menial task such as going to the grocery store.
Medium: Film
Year: 2017
Details: 00:04:58
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