The read
It runs a compact 34m.
Synopsis
A woman in a Hollywood dubbing studio struggles with race and preconceptions. The short film depicts the life of an African American woman passing as a white woman working in the film industry during the 1940s. It calls attention to the lack of African Americans in the film industry during that era.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
17 audience votes
Key crew
- Eugene BohlmannOriginal Music Composer
- Julie DashDirector
- Julie DashWriter
Cast
- Lonette McKeeMignon Dupree
- Rosanne KatonEsther Jeter
- Ned BellamyLieutenant Bedford
- Jack RaderC.J. Forrester
- Lisa HenkeTelephone Operator
- Rita CraftsLouise
- Sandy BrookeBlonde Bombshell
- Johnny CrearLeo Gaines
Stills
Themes
woman directorwomen in filmfilm industrypassing for whiteafrican american woman