Tessa Thompson portrays Renie, who is married to the doctor Brian (André Holland). After a tiring day, he goes for tea and unexpectedly meets Clare (Ruth Negga), someone from his past whom he doesn't initially recognize due to her altered appearance. It turns out that even her spouse, John (Alexander Skarsgård), who displays clear prejudice, is unaware of his wife’s racial identity. Clare finds herself isolated and g…

“Passing,” an adaptation of Nella Larsen’s 1929 novel, is a visually striking and polished film. The movie is stunning in its appearance, and Tessa Thompson and Ruth Negga give truly wonderful performances. Rebecca Hall's subtle direction contributes to the film's beauty, as does Eduard Grau’s handsome black and white cinematography. There are many things to appreciate about this project, but you might hear some peop…

I’ve always appreciated black-and-white films, but when those colors become part of the story itself, that’s usually a sign of something special. *Passing* deals with the anxiety surrounding racial identity because of the film's setting, and it does so in a way that is unsettling and emotionally involving. Tessa Thompson (as Irene) portrays someone living within the Black community while Ruth Negga (as Clare) benefit…