Angelitos Negros

In the Mexican adaptation of Fannie Hurst's renowned novel "Imitation of Life," Pedro Infante takes center stage in a heart-rending tale of love, identity, and the complexities of family dynamics. The film explores the life of an interracial couple - a striking woman and a talented singer - whose daughter is of African descent. As tensions rise between the parents, it's their young daughter who becomes the unfortunate victim of her mother's prejudice-driven resentment. This poignant drama navigates themes of self-acceptance, societal pressures, and the often-complicated relationship between a mother and child while shedding light on the underrepresented issues of colorism in Mexican society during the era in which it is set.