We discuss the movie, Passing, sexuality, relationships, racism, and the MULTIPLE layers that this film touches.Passing is a period drama released in 2021 starring Tessa Thompson (Sylvie’s Love, Sorry to Bother You, Thor: Ragnorok, Thor: Love and Thunder) and Ruth Negga (Loving, AMC TV series Preacher). Set in New York City in the 1920s, a woman’s world is turned upside down when she runs into a childhood friend who is passing as white. The film is based on the novel by Nella Larsen by the same name and is directed by Rebecca Hall making her directorial debut. Featured Panelists: Miriam Zinter, Mia Alafaireet, Deborah AlvarezModerator: Jackie McGriff Our Voices Project is dedicated to dismantling destructive stereotypes of minority groups perpetuated in the media by producing films centered on the multifaceted experiences of Black, Brown, and Indigenous people by providing educational resources across marginalized groups brought on by the stories we share. Our Voices Project is also a committed community partner, providing opportunities to affirm racial and cultural identities, empowering students as agents of social change, and contributing to an individual’s learning through cultivation of critical thinking. You can learn more about Our Voices Project at www.ourvoicesproject.com. Like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Subscribe to our channel to view our work and to receive notifications for new films and panel discussions! Song: "You Are So Money"Written by: Matthew WigtonPerformed by: Falls

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