Skin (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2019, Skin is a documentary film directed by Daniel Effiong, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. Skin is a documentary about exploring through the meaning of beauty in all the different shades of black. Set in Lagos, Nollywood actress Beverly Naya goes on a journey to learn about contrasting perceptions of beauty by meeting individuals who have dealt with the pressure to conform to certain standards of beauty and how colorism continues to shape the face of the entertainment industry in Africa.
Who’s in it. Skin stars Beverly Naya, Chibuzo 'Phyno' Azubuike, Hilda Dokubo and Eryca Freemantle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Skin sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Skin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Skin tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Skin (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Skin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Skin worth watching?
- Skin holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Skin?
- Skin stars Beverly Naya, Chibuzo 'Phyno' Azubuike, Hilda Dokubo, Eryca Freemantle and Diana Yekinni.
- When was Skin released?
- Skin was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.