Imitation of Life

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:artwork
gptkb:film
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:film
gptkbp:awards Golden Globe nomination
BAFTA nomination
Cannes Film Festival nomination
American Film Institute recognition
Writers Guild of America nomination
gptkbp:based_on gptkb:novel
novel by Fannie Hurst
gptkbp:box_office gptkb:$5_million
$10 million
gptkbp:budget $2 million
gptkbp:cinematography gptkb:Russell_Metty
gptkbp:color gptkb:Technicolor
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:critical_reception mixed reviews
gptkbp:cultural_impact considered a classic
explores race relations
depicts mother-daughter relationships
explores race and class issues
gptkbp:cultural_significance iconic status in American cinema
gptkbp:depicts gptkb:Community_Center
female empowerment
racial tensions
class struggles
gptkbp:directed_by gptkb:Douglas_Sirk
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:Universal_Pictures
gptkbp:edited_by gptkb:Ellsworth_Hoagland
gptkbp:features gptkb:temple
social commentary
emotional themes
gptkbp:film_festival gptkb:film_festival
gptkbp:filmography gptkb:award
gptkbp:genre gptkb:High_School
nominated
nominated for drama
gptkbp:has_sequel gptkb:Imitation_of_Life:_The_Sequel
gptkbp:has_theme gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:award
gptkb:political_movement
gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:loss
gptkb:Community_Center
gptkb:Saint
gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkb:species
gptkb:organization
love
personal growth
class struggle
redemption
self-discovery
forgiveness
change
ambition
societal expectations
motherhood
socioeconomic status
family dynamics
emotional resilience
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Imitation of Life
gptkbp:influenced television dramas
music and literature
subsequent films on race relations
subsequent films on race
gptkbp:inspired artistic interpretations
scholarly analysis
gptkbp:is_featured_in film studies courses
documentaries about race in film
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:Franz_Waxman
gptkb:Sir_Frank_Skinner
gptkbp:notable_inductees gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Actress
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Supporting_Actress
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Art_Direction
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Costume_Design
gptkbp:notable_quote ' Life is a race, and I’m not going to lose.'
gptkbp:premiere gptkb:Borough
gptkbp:produced_by gptkb:Ross_Hunter
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1959
gptkbp:released gptkb:Universal_Pictures
gptkbp:remake gptkb:Imitation_of_Life_(1934)
gptkb:Imitation_of_Life_(2002)
gptkbp:runtime 125 minutes
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:Fannie_Hurst
Ted Sherdeman
gptkbp:set_in gptkb:Borough
gptkb:United_States
1930s
1950s
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Sandra_Dee
gptkb:Lana_Turner
gptkb:John_Gavin
gptkb:Juanita_Moore
gptkbp:themes gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:Saint
social status
mother-daughter relationships
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cindy_Sherman
gptkb:television_series
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3