Illusions
1982, English. Directed by Julie Dash.
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 30 August 1982
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Julie Dash
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Illusions runs 34 minutes (0h 34m).
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What movies are like Illusions?
If you liked Illusions, try The Safety of Objects, Lucky Them, The Trials of Cate McCall.
Who directed Illusions?
Illusions (1982) was directed by Julie Dash and stars Lonette McKee, Rosanne Katon, Ned Bellamy.