Imitation of Life circa 1959

This is me, pushing a film that my generation wouldn't think twice about watching.

It's called Imitation of Life from 1959. It's awesome, it's moving and you'll look pretty smart in front of all your movie Einsteins for watching this film.

Traditionally, this movie was seen as a widow transcending through society and basically 'making it' in a time where having a dead husband equaled poverty or serving another man.

However, there is a second plot that takes over the movie where a black mother must let go of a daughter who is ashamed of her color. This is an interesting look at race relations and how the ways society can affect a person so greatly that they feel ashamed of who they were born.

Quotes to Remember:
Annie: "How do you tell a child that she was born to be hurt?"

Sarah-Jayne's friend: "Why honey-chile, you had a mammie!"
Sarah-Jayne (as Linda): "All my life."

IF you have a heart and choose to watch this movie, carry a tissue with you because you will need it!

:-)

P.S.- Remember to Love and I will too.