B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 67.3 / 100
1964Drama1h 45m
BLACK LIKE ME
“It's All True...Every Living Moment!”
Black Like Me is the true account of John Griffin's experiences when he passed as a black man.
Above the Line
Carl Lerner·DirectorCarl Lerner·WriterGerda Lerner·WriterVictor Lukens·Director of PhotographyMeyer Kupferman·Original Music ComposerLora Hays·Editor
Cast
James Whitmore·John Finley HortonSorrell Booke·Dr. JacksonRoscoe Lee Browne·ChristopherAl Freeman Jr.·Thomas NewcombWill Geer·TruckdriverRobert Gerringer·Ed SaundersClifton James·Eli CarrDavid HuddlestonMatt Clark·Mugger in alleyDenver Pyle·Man in pick-up truck
Full Crew(12 credits)
Full Crew
(12 credits)
Directing· 1
Carl Lerner·Director
Writing· 3
Carl Lerner·WriterGerda Lerner·WriterJohn Howard Griffin·Book
Camera· 2
Victor Lukens·Director of PhotographyHenry Mueller·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Lora Hays·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Meyer Kupferman·Original Music ComposerJack Fitzstephens·Sound Editor
Production· 3
Julius Tannenbaum·ProducerChuck Gordone·CastingTony LaMarca·Production Manager
By the Numbers
67.3
OF 100
Master Score
6.6
OF 10
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CRITICS
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION
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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Serious, Dramatic, Thought Provoking
Composition
Layered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Photographic
“The poster features a central figure of a man in a suit walking towards the viewer, with his back partially turned, carrying a suitcase. Surrounding him are six”
Key Elements
SuitcasePapers
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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