MISS PANAMA is a short documentary about Gloria Karamañites, the first Black woman to be named Miss Panama in 1980. Despite initial efforts to deny her the crown, Gloria's story highlights the Afro-Panamanian community's support and the larger issues of race, national identity, and US imperialism.
Miss Panama
The inspiring true story of Gloria Karamañites, who broke a historic barrier in 1980 by becoming the first Black woman to win the title of Miss Panama.
