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Illusions

1982
  • Julie Dash
  • 34m
  • August 30, 1982 · United States of America

Overview

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.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
August 30, 1982
Original language
English
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United States of America
Director
Julie Dash
Cinematography
Ahmed El Maânouni
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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