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Whoever you are, whatever your desires, you too shall go to the prom!
Overview
On the eve of her prom, a young Black girl grapples with her identity, and queerness' place in it.
Screened as part of Shorts programme Queer as in Question Everything. Once you have enjoyed all the films in this programme, check out an exclusive Q&A with the filmmakers (available in the Extras tab). Part of the #FiveFilmsForFreedom 2021 programme, presented in partnership with British Council.
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