A Princess is Born… in the Bronx?

So, tonight, Tuesday, September 22, @ 10:00 p.m., PBS is showing the short documentary, Bronx Princess and I really encourage you to watch it. Channel 13 in NYC; Channel 50 in Jersey. ( I know you all know how to find TV stations…)

(And I’m also just realizing that this comes on at the same time as Brick City. But I would say, if you have to choose, watch this. Brick City will come on again and probably be available online. Bronx Princess won’t be downloadable. Plus, it’s about a Princess in the Bronx! How could you not watch it?)

The film follows the journey of Bronx teen Rocky Otoo, from her life here in NYC where she lives with her mother, a beauty supply store owner, to Ghana, where she and her father are royalty. Here’s the trailer:

Earlier this month, the film was screened at Mullaly Park in the Bronx. I went, saw the movie and I have to say that I recommend watching. It’s a really interesting look at a lot of the issues that teen girls everywhere go through-  not getting along with your parents (especially your mother), establishing independence, balancing fun and responsibilities, identity,  beauty, culture, growing up, moving out, planning for the future.  So, make sure you check it out.

Here are some photos from the screening: