The Skin I'm in Vol 1. Melanin Melanie

Directed by Deonte' Bolden

The story of Melanie Hart, a wife and mother, who struggles with accepting, embracing, and loving herself due to her past trauma of being bullied because she is biracial. She tries to protect her daughter, Bailey, from experiencing the same hatred, abuse, and pain that she endured growing up, while teaching her how to become a colorist. Soon, she realizes that racism comes in all forms and that she has been following the same pattern and principles as her abusers.