阿里·格鲁奇菲尔德
Dress codes are a paramount component of many environments, helping to establish professionalism and organization. 然而, in schools, dress codes can be manipulated to disproportionately target female black students. 衣着思想 is a documentary focused on dress code policies for black girls in the Washington DC public and charter school systems. It seeks to explore how enforcing dress codes leads to detrimental effects on girls’ school performance and self-esteem.
衣着思想 from Director/Producer Carletta Hurt is an exceptional example of how documentary filmmaking captures the plight of marginalized communities. From the very beginning, the film explains how dress codes are based on “white norms,” and exclude many aspects of black culture. It explains why dress codes should be changed to accommodate the cultures of all students.
另外, the film broadens this theme beyond just an education environment, as it challenges whether the very definition of professionalism is racist. It is a thought-provoking and empowering film that I believe leaves its audience wanting to do better. As a student and aspiring professional woman, I want to work in an inclusive environment. 然而, after watching this film I have a new definition of professionalism, and I no longer want to subscribe to notions that exclude some of my dearest friends and co-workers. While some people may not support the arguments presented in Hurt’s documentary, 衣着思想 highlights that we must find ways to support and include the perspectives of these young women and girls simply trying to get a good education from our school system.
I would wholeheartedly give this film a 5/5 because of the comprehensive and compassionate insight it gives into how black girls are adversely targeted in school. The broad range of interview subjects also leaves the audience wanting to hear more about their stories and different ways we can support them.
Ali Grutchfield 是萨凡纳艺术与设计学院的大三学生，攻读电影和电视制作. 她花时间为学区制作视觉和书面内容, 学校的在线新闻平台, 担任 SCAD 电影俱乐部主席, 制作和编辑学生电影, 读玄幻小说, 和她的猫喝咖啡, Jingle.
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