Imitation of Life1959 · Film · 125 minDirected by Douglas SirkDramaRomanceIn 1940s New York, a white widow who dreams of being on Broadway has a chance encounter with a black single mother, who becomes her maid.1 positivefrom 1 commenter♥ Like＋ Watch laterIMDbTMDBTrendsWhere to watchNo streaming data for this title.
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I happened to have watched the movie referenced in the article. "The Imitation of Life". It's a great movie with many modern sensibilities.
Yes, the Delilah character is a 'mammy' character, but it's not too cringy overall. (Speaking as a non-American far removed from American politics).