Black Like Me (1964)

Name: Black Like Me
Genre: Drama
Released: 1964
Duration: 105 min
Rating: 5.9
Cast: James Whitmore, Sorrell Booke, Roscoe Lee Browne, Al Freeman Jr., Will Geer

1h 45m United States of America

Drama

Plot

"Black Like Me" recounts the remarkable true story of John Griffin, a white journalist who undergoes a daring transformation to experience life as a black man in the racially charged South of the 1960s. Through the use of medication to darken his skin, Griffin immerses himself in a world of discrimination and prejudice, gaining profound insights into the struggles faced by African Americans. His journey not only sheds light on systemic racism but also challenges societal perceptions, igniting conversations about identity and empathy that resonate even today.

Cast

James Whitmore Sorrell Booke Roscoe Lee Browne Al Freeman Jr. Will Geer Robert Gerringer Clifton James David Huddleston Matt Clark Denver Pyle Raymond St. Jacques John Marriott Thelma Oliver Lenka Peterson P. Jay Sidney