High Yellow
1965 American film
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High Yellow is a 1965 film written and directed by Larry Buchanan. Its story concerns a black girl who tries to pass for white.[2]
Directed byLarry Buchanan
Written byLarry Buchanan
Based onErskine William's Diary of a Negro Maid[1]
Produced byLarry Buchanan
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| Directed by | Larry Buchanan |
| Written by | Larry Buchanan |
| Based on | Erskine William's Diary of a Negro Maid[1] |
| Produced by | Larry Buchanan |
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| Distributed by | Thunder Pictures |
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Running time | 83 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
Cynthia Wood is a 17-year-old, light-skinned black girl. She tries to pass as white after being hired by wealthy movie magnate, Mr. Langley.[3]
