Black Is My Color (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1951, Black Is My Color is a drama and music film directed by Tito Davison, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Negro Es Mi Color (literally translates to "Black Is My Color"), the 1951 Tito Davison Mexican racial musical melodrama (about a light-skinned Mexican woman with dark-skinned parents who passes as "white"; a Mexican version of "Imitation of Life")
Who’s in it. Black Is My Color stars Marga López as Luna / Blanca del Río, Rita Montaner as Rita, Roberto Cañedo as Fernando Acuña and Freddy Fernández 'El Pichi' as Freddy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Black Is My Color has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Is My Color page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Is My Color tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Is My Color (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Black Is My Color change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Black Is My Color worth watching?
- Black Is My Color holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Is My Color?
- Black Is My Color stars Marga López, Rita Montaner, Roberto Cañedo, Freddy Fernández 'El Pichi' and Los Panchos.
- When was Black Is My Color released?
- Black Is My Color was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.