Film & Discussion | Imitation of Life (1934)
Where: Morgan Library & Museum
225 Madison Ave.
212-685-0008 Price: $25
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Join the Morgan Library & Museum for a special screening of Imitation of Life (1934), starring Claudette Colbert, Louise Beavers, and Freddi Washington, which explores the complexities and contradictions of racial identity and the limits of the American dream. The evening will include a discussion with Dr. Miriam J. Petty, Associate Professor in the Department of Radio/Film/Television at Northwestern University.
Directed by John M. Stahl, this first adaptation of Fannie Hurst’s acclaimed novel was a watershed for African-American casting in Hollywood. The film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry of the Library of Congress, and TIME included it among “The 25 Most Important Films on Race.” The 1934 film received nominations for three Academy Awards including Best Picture.
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