Review of Pinky (1949) by Ken T — 24 Sep 2010
Pinky Johnson returns home to the southern US from training to be a nurse in the north. It is noted that Pinky is an African American woman who looks white, and while studying to be a nurse, she did not acknowledge her roots.
She loathes the racism of the south and wants to escape, but her granny guilts her into caring for an older dying lady Pinky thoroughly dislikes. As time passes Pinky discovers that multiple guilt trips based on other's expectations for her will lead her to a state of spinster martyrdom.
I was frustrated by the story, but Kazan knows how to direct and Crain, Barrymore and Waters were all deserving of their Oscarr nods.
This review of Pinky (1949) was written by Ken T on 24 Sep 2010.
Pinky has generally received positive reviews.
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