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Illusions

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.

Top Cast

  • Lonette McKee

    Lonette McKee

    Mignon Dupree

  • Rosanne Katon

    Rosanne Katon

    Esther Jeter

  • Ned Bellamy

    Ned Bellamy

    Lieutenant Bedford

  • Jack Rader

    Jack Rader

    C.J. Forrester

  • Lisa Henke

    Lisa Henke

    Telephone Operator

  • Rita Crafts

    Rita Crafts

    Louise

  • Sandy Brooke

    Sandy Brooke

    Blonde Bombshell

  • Johnny Crear

    Johnny Crear

    Leo Gaines

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.

Rating

5.9 / 10
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