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Illusions
Title
Illusions [motion picture]. produced, written and directed by Julie Dash.
Published
1982.
Physical Description
1 reel; 16mm
Local Notes
Condition: Excellent
Notes
BW Composite Print
Director: Dash, Julie; Director of photography, Ahmed el Maanouni ; choreography, Oliver Woodall ; music, Chick Webb and his orchestra ; original music, Eugene Bohlmann ; editing, Julie Dash and Charles Burnett.
Access and use
Usage restricted.
Summary
An exploration of Hollywood's role as a purveyor of illusion. Two black women, one a studio executive who passes for white, and one who provides the singing voice for a famous white actress, struggle to find happiness and acceptance in WWII-era Hollywood.
Other formats
Online version: Illusions
Format
Video & Film
Language
Undetermined
Added to Catalog
September 15, 2008
Credits
Director: Dash, Julie; Director of photography, Ahmed el Maanouni ; choreography, Oliver Woodall ; music, Chick Webb and his orchestra ; original music, Eugene Bohlmann ; editing, Julie Dash and Charles Burnett.
Cast
Lonette McKee, Rosanne Katon, Ned Bellamy, Jack Radar.
Subjects
Genre/Form
Drama.
Fiction films.
Short films.
Fiction films.
Short films.
African American fiction films.
Short films - United States.
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