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'Black Barbie' Documentary Is Coming to Netflix Thanks to Shonda Rhimes' Production Company

Shondaland's 'Black Barbie' debuts June 19 on Netflix.

Shonda Rhimes, the executive producer of television sensations like Bridgerton and Grey's Anatomy, is discovering the untold story of the first Black Barbie through her production company, Shondaland. The film follows the pivotal role three trailblazing Black women at Mattel had in creating a doll who looked like them and evolving the Barbie brand as we know it. Camilla Hall, Jyoti Sarda, Milan Chakraborty, Grace Lay, Sumalee Montano, Betsy Beers and Rhimes serve as executive producers.

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