The Blues, and Two Contradictory Films That Claim It
Crossroads follows a young guitarist on a journey through the American South in search of blues history and his own voice.
Black Lipstick
Ikay, a girl stricken with the skin disorder vitiligo, is often described as a living meme within her university. Upon discovering the powers of a magical black lipstick, "Icky Ikay" leads a double life as a social media influencer named Jessie. Set in a world of vlogs, dating apps and live videos, Black Lipstick reimagines the concept of beauty and acceptance in the age of social media.
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Ikay, a girl stricken with the skin disorder vitiligo, is often described as a living meme within her university. Upon discovering the powers of a magical black lipstick, "Icky Ikay" leads a double life as a social media influencer named Jessie. Set in a world of vlogs, dating apps and live videos, Black Lipstick reimagines the concept of beauty and acceptance in the age of social media.
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Genre:Drama, Romance
Written By:Maria Zita Garganera, Kaila Factolerin, Marc Stanley Mozo
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Runtime:107 minutes
Studio:Obra Cinema Film Productions, Cineko Productions
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