Illusions (1982)
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.
Director: Julie Dash
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 34 min
Release Date: August 30, 1982
Cast
- Lonette McKee - Mignon Dupree
- Rosanne Katon - Esther Jeter
- Ned Bellamy - Lieutenant Bedford
- Jack Rader - C.J. Forrester
- Lisa Henke - Telephone Operator
- Rita Crafts - Louise
- Sandy Brooke - Blonde Bombshell
- Johnny Crear - Leo Gaines
Screenplay
Music: Eugene Bohlmann
Cinematography: Ahmed El Maânouni
Editing: Charles Burnett, Julie Dash
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
woman director, women in film, film industry, passing for white, african american woman
More Films by Director: Julie Dash
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Illusions about?
- 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.
- Who directed Illusions?
- Illusions was directed by Julie Dash.
- Who stars in Illusions?
- Illusions stars Lonette McKee, Rosanne Katon, Ned Bellamy, Jack Rader, Lisa Henke, Rita Crafts.
- How long is Illusions?
- Illusions has a runtime of 34m (34 minutes).
- What genre is Illusions?
- Illusions is a Drama film.
- Where was Illusions produced?
- Illusions was produced in United States of America.