Illusions

Illusions — Plot

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.

• Release date
• August 30, 1982
• Runtime
• 34 min
• Genres
• Drama
• Director
• Julie Dash

Illusions — Cast

Lonette McKee Mignon Dupree Rosanne Katon Esther Jeter Ned Bellamy Lieutenant Bedford Jack Rader C.J. Forrester

L

Lisa Henke Telephone Operator

R

Rita Crafts Louise Sandy Brooke Blonde Bombshell Johnny Crear Leo Gaines