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| Directed by | Rebecca Hall |
| Screenplay by | Rebecca Hall |
| Based on | Passing by Nella Larsen |
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| Cinematography | Eduard Grau |
| Edited by | Sabine Hoffman |
| Music by | Devonte Hynes |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time | 98 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $10 million |
Passing is a 2021 American historical drama film written and directed by Rebecca Hall in her feature directorial debut. Adapted from the 1929 novel of the same name by Nella Larsen, set in 1920s New York City, the film follows the intertwined life of a black woman (Tessa Thompson) and her white-passing childhood friend (Ruth Negga). Appearing in supporting roles are André Holland, Bill Camp, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Antoinette Crowe-Legacy, and Alexander Skarsgård. It was filmed in black-and-white.
Passing had its world premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival, on January 30, 2021, and began a limited theatrical release on October 27, 2021, prior to streaming on Netflix on November 10.
The film received acclaim from critics, who praised Hall's screenplay and direction, and the performances of Thompson and Negga. The film was named one of the top ten films of 2021 by the African American Film Critics Association.[2] For her performance, Negga was nominated for the Golden Globe Award, the BAFTA and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actress.
- ^ "Passing". Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (December 8, 2021). "African American Film Critics Top 10 Films Led By 'The Harder They Fall', 'Respect', 'King Richard'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 13, 2021.