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Pinky

1949 · 102 min · Director: Elia Kazan

Pinky (1949) is a drama film, directed by Elia Kazan. It stars Jeanne Crain and Ethel Barrymore. It holds a mirror to racism and the struggle for freedom. The 102-minute film holds an audience score of 7.1/10.

What Pinky Is About

Pinky, a light skinned black woman, returns to her grandmother's house in the South after graduating from a Northern nursing school. Pinky tells her grandmother that she has been "passing" for white while at school in the North. In addition, she has fallen in love with a young white doctor, who knows nothing about her black heritage.

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What is Pinky about?

Pinky, a light skinned black woman, returns to her grandmother's house in the South after graduating from a Northern nursing school. Pinky tells her grandmother that she has been "passing" for white while at school in the North.

Where can I watch Pinky?

Pinky is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Pinky?

Pinky runs for 102 minutes (1h 42m).

When did Pinky come out?

Pinky was released in 1949.

Who directed Pinky?

Pinky was directed by Elia Kazan.

Who stars in Pinky?

Pinky stars Jeanne Crain, Ethel Barrymore, Ethel Waters, William Lundigan.

What is Pinky's rating?

Pinky holds 7.2/10 on IMDb and 7.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.

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