Moneybaby
"Truth be told."
Synopsis
The inner mind of Aaliyah Petra, a young black dancer fighting to withstand the immense pressure of being her family and community's “Moneybaby.” Aaliyah battles through the overwhelming pressure to succeed, discovers her own resilience, and realizes the true meaning of Black Excellence.
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