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Imitation of Life

Imitation of Life (1959)

NR 2h 5m 6.6/10 IMDb
DramaRomance

In 1940s New York, a white widow who dreams of being on Broadway has a chance encounter with a black single mother, who becomes her maid.

Director: Douglas Sirk

Cast: Lana Turner, John Gavin, Juanita Moore, Sandra Dee, Susan Kohner

Content Warnings

Identity & Discrimination

Racial slurs / racism (depicted)

Mental Health & Emotional

Death of a parent

Other

Gaslighting / emotional manipulation
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