B.A.P.S. (1997) is not just a ‘90s buddy comedy; it’s a camp rags-to-riches fairy tale that is a loving tribute to Black femininity, joy, and resilience. Nisi (Halle Berry) and Mickey (Natalie Desselle) are two working-class dreamers with sky-high hair, gold teeth, and unapologetically loud dreams. While Nisi and Mickey are archetypes of Black femme extravagance, they are never mocked by the film. In fact, they are celebrated and their “too-muchness” is a form of resistance and visibility. Direc