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Imitation of Life

1959, Movie, 2h 5min

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.

Based on a book by Fannie Hurst

Country: United States

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Reviews

Kasper Løvborg

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My favorite Sirk. It's all here: His trademark colour palette, his preoccupation with subversive themes, the over-blown emotions. His masterstroke is that the fact that this film is undeniably and delirously over the top both enhances the sen...

4 years ago

Critic Ian Freer

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...remains both superior soap opera and one of the director’s finest films. A consummate display of populist weepie-making

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A single mother's chance encounter with a black maid leads to a complex and emotional journey of self-discovery, love, and identity in this classic drama. Lora Meredith, a white widow and aspiring Broadway actress, hires Annie Johnson, a black woman, to work in her home. As the two women and their daughters grow closer, long-held secrets and hidden truths threaten to tear them apart. A powerful tale of race, family, and the sacrifices we make for love, Imitation of Life is a timeless masterpiece that continues to captivate audiences today.

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You can stream Imitation of Life on: Apple TV Amazon Store Fandango at Home