Black Like Me

Black Like Me

It's All True...Every Living Moment!

1964 · 105 min · ★ 6.2 · Drama

Black Like Me is the true account of journalist and author John Griffin's experiences when he passed as a black man.

Directed by Carl Lerner · Written by Carl Lerner

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