
In True Color
Episode 24 | 15m 34sVideo has Closed Captions
A queer teen navigates identity and acceptance with her religious mother.
A Black queer teenager navigates her relationship with her deeply religious mother while struggling to hide her identity. As fear, silence, and tension build between them, their bond is tested. Through moments of conflict and vulnerability, her mother begins to understand and accept her, transforming their relationship into one rooted in love, acceptance, and queer joy.
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In True Color
Episode 24 | 15m 34sVideo has Closed Captions
A Black queer teenager navigates her relationship with her deeply religious mother while struggling to hide her identity. As fear, silence, and tension build between them, their bond is tested. Through moments of conflict and vulnerability, her mother begins to understand and accept her, transforming their relationship into one rooted in love, acceptance, and queer joy.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipKiana, what are you wearing?
It looks like you're going to a funeral.
Kiana, I asked you a question.
Mom, we go through this every morning.
They're just normal clothes.
My friends.
Won't even let me eat.
Just finish your food.
Love you.
I love you too.
Where is this little girl?
Do you actually have homework to do?
Yeah Let me rephrase.
Are you actually going to do it?
Yeah.
Okay.
I will never understand how a pre-med major gets away without doing any homework.
I'll just use Quizlet.
You're a pre-med major.
Hey, guys.
What took you so long?
Sorry.
My caffeine addict here needed another coffee.
I feel no shame.
Well, when you two find the map out of each other's eyes, can we run some flashcards?
Ah, Im sorry Its fine.
It's just that the oceanography exam has me stressed.
Alright.
The smallest and shallowest ocean that has a permanent layer of sea ice?
The Atlantic.
Not the Atlantic?
That was a good one, actually.
Plus four.
That means plus eight for you.
There.
No no Hey, pick it up.
Pick it up, right now.
Pick it up.
Sucks to be you.
Hey, whats that..?
Okay, but in our defense, we barely get anything done when we study together so... True.. and to celebrate this momentous occasion of not getting a single thing done, do you all wanna go to a non-icy Atlantic ocean beach?
Hey, wait.
That's not fair.
Guys, I learned one thing.
Oh, no.
Goodness gracious!
But why do her clothes have to be so dark?
Wicked love.
Hey, hey, hey Group photo.
Oh, y'all are so cute.
I wish I could stay longer, but to go actually study, so drop me?
No.
I dont wanna leave.
Don't you want that exam?
This was fun.
Yeah, it was.
Okay, bye.
Bye, guys.
See ya.
Bye.
You know, you youll have to go home soon.
It's getting late, love and we still have morning classes tomorrow.
Yeah, but being with you makes me forget that I don't want to go not on a night like this.
I know, but I want you to get your rest.
And, plus does your mom know you're with me?
Look, she must be worried.
Fine.
Let's go.
Ill race you.
Oh, what.
Now?
Mom?
What are you doing?
I was up waiting for you.
Sit.
So I was in your room today.
What?
Why?
I was just putting some clothes away and opening that curtain of yours.
Mom.
Just hear me out.
Please calm down.
Kiana.
I am not upset.
You're not?
No.
I'm not.
Look, I know.
I know we haven't been close lately.
I wasn't sure if it was any new friends or you were busy in school.
You changed, and I wasn't ready for it.
But I realize you changed But you also grew.
So who is she?
What's her name?
It's Naomi.
She's my girlfriend.
Naomi.
And you like her a lot?
Yes.
I mean, yeah, she's amazing.
And she... And you're in love with her.
I can see it in your eyes.
Yeah, I am.
Well, anyone who can make my daughter smile like this is someone I'm a fan of.
Can I meet her?
Yeah, I think she'd like that.
Good.
I love you.
I love you too.
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