Imitation of Life
Where: |
New York |
When: |
The 1950s The 1940s |
Fannie Hurst's best selling novel of today's tormented generation! — Lora Meredith, a white widow who dreams of being on Broadway, has a chance encounter with Annie Johnson, a black single mother. Annie becomes the caretaker of Lora's daughter, Susie, while Lora pursues her stage career. Both women deal with the difficulties of motherhood: Lora's thirst for fame threatens her relationship with Susie, while Annie's light-skinned daughter, Sarah Jane, struggles with her African-American identity.
Released in 1959 — 125 minutes
Genres: |
Drama Romance |
Language: |
English |