Shadows - (John Cassavetes;1959;USA) - ***1/2
An improvisational film that looks inside interracial friendships and relationships during the Beatnik era of the 50's.
Although the acting isn't good, this is a great film and was a much needed break away from the average Hollywood films of the 50's, leading the way for Independent film. Not as good as The Killing of a Chinese Bookie, but still a great film with excellent Jazz music. For a 50's film, it's surprising seeing interracial relationships examined.