Skinned (2015)

In the captivating narrative of Skinned, we delve into the tumultuous journey of a young woman, tormented by her own self-perceived aesthetic flaws and the societal pressure of a misconstrued beauty ideal. In a desperate bid to ensnare the man of her dreams, she subjects her skin to relentless bleaching treatments, morphing herself beyond recognition, an act that ultimately wreaks havoc on her health. Fast forwarding a decade or so, we find our protagonist living a seemingly dazzling life as a radiant model, married to a wonderful man. However, beneath the surface lurks a sinister reality; the harmful chemicals from her past obsession have begun to take a toll on her health, casting a dark shadow over her seemingly perfect existence. The reveal of her destructive secret to her husband adds an additional layer of tension. Guided by a psychiatrist, our heroine Jolie is compelled to navigate the labyrinth of her past and confront the ghosts that haunt her. Skinned is a poignant exploration of a woman's fight to salvage her future while battling the demons of her past. This intriguing drama is not just a tale of personal struggle, but an examination of the harsh societal standards of beauty and the lengths to which one might go to meet them.

Skinned is a drama movie featuring Jasmine Burke and directed by Avery O. Williams.

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