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Illusions

In 1940s Hollywood, a gifted African American actress rises to fame by pretending to be white, but grapples with the moral consequences of her deception.

In 1942, a year after Pearl Harbor, National Studios is the setting for a dramatic tale of two women who challenge the status quo. Mignon, a Black studio executive who passes as white, and Ester, an African American singer who provides vocals for a white Hollywood star, navigate a society that perpetuates false images.

Info about Illusions

Studio(s): American Film Institute Independent Filmmakers Program

Originally Released: United States, Aug 30, 1982

Production Country: United States

Genres:Drama, Short