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Passing is a 2021 American historical drama film written and directed by Rebecca Hall in her feature directorial debut. It is adapted from the 1929 novel of the same name by Nella Larsen. Set in 1920s New York City, the film follows the intertwined life of a black woman (Tessa Thompson) and her white-passing childhood friend .
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Nov 11, 2021 · Set in the 1920s, “Passing” tells what happens to Irene (Tessa Thompson) when a childhood friend, Clare (Ruth Negga), enters that dream, disturbing its peace...
Nov 10, 2021 · Two mixed-race friends reunite in 1929 and face different choices of passing for white or black. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, and read reviews and trivia of this Netflix movie directed by Rebecca Hall.
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- Drama, Mystery, Thriller
- Rebecca Hall
- 2021-11-10
A Black woman reconnects with a white friend who has been passing as white in 1920s New York. Watch the trailer and read critics reviews of this drama directed by Rebecca Hall and starring Tessa Thompson and Ruth Negga.
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- Rebecca Hall
- PG-13
- Tessa Thompson
Adapted from the celebrated 1929 novel of the same name by Nella Larsen, PASSING tells the story of two Black women, Irene Redfield (Tessa Thompson) and Clar...
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- 1.7M
- Netflix
Jan 31, 2021 · Rebecca Hall's directorial debut is a subtle and provocative study of racial identity and desire in 1920s New York. Based on Nella Larsen's novel, the film follows Irene (Tessa Thompson) and Clare (Ruth Negga), two women who pass as white or Black, and the consequences of their choices.
