Passing (2021)
Passing (2021) is a drama film directed by Rebecca Hall, based on Nella Larsen’s 1929 novel. Set in 1920s Harlem, the story follows two African-American women, Irene and Clare, who reconnect after years apart. Irene lives a life of racial and social respectability, while Clare, who is light-skinned, has been passing as white. The film explores themes of identity, race, and societal expectations, as the complex dynamics between the women unfold. As tensions rise, Clare’s life becomes increasingly precarious, leading to an intense exploration of the boundaries between race and self-preservation.
