Black Barbie isn’t just about the doll, in the way that many objects aren ... production company LinLay Productions, made up of Grace Lay and Sumalee Montano, who financed the entire film.

My mother reached for the Black Barbie with skin that matched ... By buying this doll, she was providing me with an image of style, grace, and wonder. These things matter immensely.

The original plastic Barbie doll wore a black-and-white striped swimsuit ... She was beauty, she was grace. She was a limited edition. And now, she’s expensive. We’ve never owned a dress ...