Passing (2021)
Nothing is black and white.
In 1920s New York City, a Black woman finds her world upended when her life becomes intertwined with a former childhood friend who's passing as white.
Director: Rebecca Hall
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: October 27, 2021
Cast
- Tessa Thompson - Irene Redfield
- Ruth Negga - Clare Kendry
- André Holland - Brian Redfield
- Alexander Skarsgård - John Bellew
- Bill Camp - Hugh Wentworth
- Gbenga Akinnagbe - Dave
- Antoinette Crowe-Legacy - Felise
- Justus Davis Graham - Ted
- Ethan Barrett - Junior
- Ashley Ware Jenkins - Zulena
Screenplay
- Rebecca Hall (Screenplay)
- Nella Larsen (Novel)
Music: Devonté Hynes
Cinematography: Eduard Grau
Editing: Sabine Hoffman
Production: Picture Films, Significant Productions, Flat Five Productions, Hungry Bull Productions, Film4 Productions
Country: Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
new york city, jealousy, based on novel or book, interracial relationship, racism, black and white, woman director, harlem, new york city, 1920s, friendship between women, passing for white
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Passing about?
- In 1920s New York City, a Black woman finds her world upended when her life becomes intertwined with a former childhood friend who's passing as white.
- Who directed Passing?
- Passing was directed by Rebecca Hall.
- Who stars in Passing?
- Passing stars Tessa Thompson, Ruth Negga, André Holland, Alexander Skarsgård, Bill Camp, Gbenga Akinnagbe.
- How long is Passing?
- Passing has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Passing?
- Passing is a Drama film.
- Where was Passing produced?
- Passing was produced in Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Passing?
- The themes of Passing include: Social Commentary and Reflection.