God's Step Children
Naomi, a light-skinned Black child, is abandoned by her mother and raised by the virtuous Mrs. Saunders. When the girl's fixation with whiteness turns her against her own race, she is sent to a convent. Hopelessly in love with her adoptive brother Jimmie, Naomi consents to marry his friend, but is repulsed by his darker skin and unrefined ways.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1938 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Oscar Micheaux |
| Runtime | 70 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.3/10 (6 votes) |
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God's Step Children is an acquired taste at 5.3/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A classic from 1938. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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