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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 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 film based on a novel.
- (17K)
- Drama, Mystery, Thriller
- Rebecca Hall
- 2021-11-10
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...
- 2 min
- 1.7M
- Netflix
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.
- (250)
- Rebecca Hall
- PG-13
- Tessa Thompson
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Two mixed-race friends reunite in 1920s New York and face the consequences of their different choices of identity and marriage. Clare, who passes as white, becomes involved with Irene's husband, while Irene struggles with her husband's prejudice and Clare's secrets.
