Director: Douglas Sirk
Locations & Date: USA 1959
Runtime: 119 mins
Rating: 12
This enduring classic delves into themes of race, identity, and motherhood through the intertwined lives of two single mothers: Lora, a white aspiring actress, and Annie, her Black housekeeper. Lora’s pursuit of fame strains her bond with her daughter, Suzie, while Annie faces heartache as her light-skinned daughter, Sarah Jane, chooses to pass as white, distancing herself from her mother. Starring Lana Turner, the film also features a soul-stirring cameo by Mahalia Jackson.
