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Two
Two women discuss the complexities of defining their racial identities.
Overview
Two is a documentary introduction to conversations around the complex nature of multiracial identity. The film features two white-passing young women who have similar heritage but racially identify differently, one as white and one as mixed race. The intention of the piece is to present the intricate experiences of the subjects and not to show their identities as being 'right' or 'wrong'.
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