Black Like Me
1964, English. Directed by Carl Lerner.
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Black Like Me is the true account of journalist and author John Griffin's experiences when he passed as a black man.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Black Like Me is streaming on FlixFling in India.
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Cast & crew
- Carl LernerDirector
- James WhitmoreJohn Finley Horton
- Sorrell BookeDr. Jackson
- Roscoe Lee BrowneChristopher
- Al Freeman Jr.Thomas Newcomb
- Will GeerTruckdriver
- Robert GerringerEd Saunders
- Clifton JamesEli Carr
- David HuddlestonCast
- Matt ClarkMugger in alley
- Denver PyleMan in pick-up truck
- Raymond St. JacquesBurial Insurance Salesman
- John MarriottHodges
Details
- Released
- 20 May 1964
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Carl Lerner, Gerda Lerner
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What Black Like Me is based on
Black Like Me is based on Black Like Me (1961) by John Howard Griffin, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
1961
Black Like Me
By John Howard Griffin
Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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How long is Black Like Me?
Black Like Me runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Black Like Me have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Black Like Me on?
Black Like Me is streaming on FlixFling in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Black Like Me?
If you liked Black Like Me, try Skin, Sergio, El Chicano.
Who directed Black Like Me?
Black Like Me (1964) was directed by Carl Lerner and stars James Whitmore, Sorrell Booke, Roscoe Lee Browne.
What is Black Like Me based on?
Black Like Me is based on Black Like Me (1961) by John Howard Griffin, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.