2.3 - Passing: A deep dive into racial identity and societal expectations.

Step into 1920s Harlem, where childhood friends Clare and Irene reconnect in a hotel dining room—only for Irene to realize that Clare has been passing as white.

Rebecca Hall makes her directorial debut with Passing, a visually stunning and thought-provoking adaptation.

For this episode, we paired Passing with a Sauvignon Blanc from The McBride Sisters Collection. Both are elegant and complex—just like the film’s black-and-white cinematography, this wine is crisp and refined, with layers waiting to be uncovered.