Insecure | Keith Powers
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MatureOngoing2h 26m
Last published Wed, May 13, 2020
Living in a society where it is hard to be yourself is difficult. But this young black woman wasn't the stereotypical African-American female. Olive was basically an awkward, misunderstood female trying to figure out her place in life. Even if there are mishaps or blessings along the way. Such as the people that come in and out of her life. As well as the choices she makes. She is up for the adventure.
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Some Ideas came from the HBO Original Insecure. It just has some twist to it.
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