Passing
2021 · 1h 38m · Drama · Canada, United Kingdom · Rated PG-13 (US)
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.
Written & directed by
Rebecca HallBased on the novel by
Nella Larsen6.2Smart score
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1920sbased on novel or bookblack and whitefriendship between womenharlem, new york cityinterracial relationshipjealousynew york citypassing for whiteracismwoman director
RatingPG-13 (US)
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