Netflix: Passing
Passing is based on a novel written by Nella Larsen starring Tessa Thompson and Ruth Negga directed by Rebecca Hall. Premiering in 2021, this film is shot in black and white, and based in 1920s New York' Harlem. This movie is a soft, and easy angle to consider what those who had "passed" (if any are still) endured. Claire, (played by Ruth Negga) a beautiful wealthy married woman, passing as white, runs into a childhood friend. Irene (Tessa Thompson), who is also well to-do. Irene's husband is a physician, together they have two young sons, and help to run the house. Claires husband, John (played by Alexander Skarsgard) a racists white man, makes it a point to let Irene know that its not that he doesn't like black people, but that he actually hates them. I don't want to give away any spoilers to anyone looking to be surprised. Come back after you've watched it yourself and share your thoughts. The 1920s is one of my favorite eras in American history. I lo
