Impressionistic Vision of the Color-line Problem in Rebecca Hall's Film Adaptation (2021) of Nella Larsen's "Passing"(1929)

"Passing" is the most controversial film adaptation by Rebecca Hall (2021) of Nella Larsen's novella (1929) with same title. The winner (2022) "Independent Spirit Award" for "Best Cinematography" has achieved unexpected success though it been produced in black and white. Hence, this article aims to investigate secret exploring phenomenon passing color-line problem; their racist implications camouflaged types. misunderstanding African-American identity Double conscious diagnosed Du Boi developed different contrasting shades inner outer social conflict USA terms white, submission rejection, self-satisfaction self-hatred, staying passing. importance then lies recalling problem as main 20th century which unfortunately seemed be unsolved 21st through literary impressionistic vision Hall's cinematography treatment. Therefore, researcher traced impressionist techniques both expose some personal, social, racial, political viewpoints that reflect two generations' visions. Finally, conclusion asserted ongoing fair fight against racial injustice will not come an end unless having all these segregation walls demolished inwardly outwardly.