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William Douglas Street is a bored Detroit man who impersonates various roles to escape his life. Based on a true story, the film features Timothy Alvaro, Renauld Bailleux, and William Ballenger.
Chameleon Street is a 1989 independent film written by, directed by and starring Wendell B. Harris Jr. It tells the story of a social chameleon who impersonates reporters, doctors and lawyers in order to make money.
Chameleon Street is a 2021 comedy film about a Detroit man who impersonates various identities. The film has mixed reviews from critics and audiences, and is available on Peacock, Prime Video and Apple TV.
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Sep 22, 2021 · In a scene of unmitigated horror, Douglas and his wife, Gabrielle (Angela Leslie), are dining in a restaurant when they are approached by a crude white man who disgustingly insults the...
Dec 12, 2007 · Overflowing with talent and intelligence, 1989's Chameleon Street is an offbeat comedy and an overlooked gem. Julliard graduate Wendell B. Harris Jr. hits a home run the first time out, writing, directing and acting in a sly tale loosely based on the exploits of a real con man, William Douglas Street.
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Oct 26, 2021 · Learn how Wendell B. Harris made his groundbreaking film about a real-life extortionist who impersonated various professions, based on his interviews with Douglas Street. Discover how the film explores Black identity and performance in white spaces, and why it was ahead of its time.
Distinguished by a dexterous performance and daring direction from actor-writer-director Wendell B. Harris Jr., this audacious dark comedy trains an incisive lens on the roles that race, class, and performance play in the formation of American identity.
