Research presentation for a ‘World History of Film’ course: Black Girl by Ousmane Sembène is a critique of neo-colonialism that illustrates how the impact of colonial oppression persist in post-independence relationships, as portrayed by Diouana's exploitation and cultural alienation; through her personal journey, Sembène exposes the psychological and societal effects of continued discrimination on individual identity, revealing the illusion of freedom in a decolonized world.