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Prom nears and things seem to be spiraling out of control for the typically composed Isatu. In this coming of age story, West African tradition conflicts with American idealism as Isatu is forced to reassess her idea of the perfect dress.
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Prom nears and things seem to be spiraling out of control for the typically composed Isatu. In this coming of age story, West African tradition conflicts with American idealism as Isatu is forced to reassess her idea of the perfect dress.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Nikyatu Jusu
In Theaters:10/18/2007
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Runtime:14 minutes
Studio:New York University (NYU), Tisch School of the Arts (NYU), Maurice Kanbar Institute of Film and Television
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