Trailer for Rebecca Hall's "Passing" starring Ruth Negga and Tessa Thompson

[sashheers]

In today's second black and white movie post of the day, the trailer for Passing, starring Ruth Negga and Tessa Thompson, which is Rebecca Hall's directorial debut. It's based on the acclaimed novel by Nella Larsen.

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Summary from Netflix: Adapted from the celebrated 1929 novel of the same name by Nella Larsen, PASSING tells the story of two Black

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[entrospect]

They got biracial actresses for roles that are specifically intended for them. It's really been irking me that when you see Black actresses in prominent roles these days they are more than likely to be mixed. They've become the standard. The go-to when casting roles intended for Black women. I have a lot of feelings about this topic. 😅

[sarahbear1]

it's not just "these days" though, lighter skinned actors have always been given prominent roles.

[entrospect]

That's true. My line of thought however is that they are exclusively using biracial actresses. Just because someone is light-skinned doesn't mean they are mixed.

[sarahbear1]

oh for sure, my point was more generalized and not specific to biracial actors/actresses.

[entrospect]

I getcha. It's not exclusive to Black actresses either.