Movie Description:
John Cassavetes` directorial debut revolves around and interracial romance between Lelia, a light-skinned black woman living in New York City with hertwo brothers, and Tony, a whiteman. Therelationship crumbles when Tony meets Lelia`s brotherHugh, a talented dark - skinnedjazz singer struggling to findwork, and discovers the truth about Lelia`s racial heritage. Shot on location in Manhattan with a cast and crew made up primarily of amateurs,Cassacetes` shodows is a visonary work that is widely considered the forerunnerof the independent film movement.