High Yellow

High Yellow

The Explosive Story of the Year

1965 · 83 min · ★ 3.8 · Drama

Cynthia Wood, a 17-year-old, light-skinned black girl, tries to pass off as white after getting hired of a wealthy movie magnate Mr. Langley who has family problems with his spoiled wife and his promiscuous teenage daughter and son.

Directed by Larry Buchanan · Written by Larry Buchanan

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