In a world obsessed with appearances and social validation, Pretendian challenges our perception of identity and raises important questions about cultural appropriation and the consequences of our actions. How far can one go before facing ...See moreIn a world obsessed with appearances and social validation, Pretendian challenges our perception of identity and raises important questions about cultural appropriation and the consequences of our actions. How far can one go before facing the repercussions of deceit? Can one indeed find acceptance by pretending to be someone they're not? At the center is Cheyenne, a charming and beautifully deceptive actor convinced she is entitled to more than the world has given her, including passing as Native American. Cheyenne has always been told she is "ethnically ambiguous," so she believes there is nothing wrong with performing or playing the part of another race. Lines blur between fiction and reality for Cheyenne as she slips on the mask of deceit. After all, people see what they want to see.
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