Illusions (1982)

Illusions

1982

Drama

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Director

Julie Dash

Cast

Jack Rader as C.J. Forrester

Johnny Crear as Leo Gaines

Lisa Henke as Telephone Operator

Lonette McKee as Mignon Dupree

Ned Bellamy as Lieutenant Bedford

Rita Crafts as Louise

Rosanne Katon as Esther Jeter

Sandy Brooke as Blonde Bombshell