A Different Image_
An African American woman living away from her family in Los Angeles yearns to be recognized for more than her physical attributes. In cultivating the friendship of a male office mate, she aspires to a relationship where romance is not a factor, seeking someone who can "see her as she is," rather than see only what he wants to see. (UCLA Film & Television Archive)
Starring
Adisa Anderson, Margot Saxton-Federella
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
A Different Image was released 44 years ago in 1982.
Overview
An African American woman living away from her family in Los Angeles yearns to be recognized for more than her physical attributes. In cultivating the friend...
A Different Image is a Drama film with a runtime of 0h 51m.
CAST (2)
AA
Adisa Anderson
Vincent
MS
Margot Saxton-Federella
Alana
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What is A Different Image about?
An African American woman living away from her family in Los Angeles yearns to be recognized for more than her physical attributes. In cultivating the friendship of a male office mate, she aspires to a relationship where romance is not a factor, seeking someone who can "see her as she is," rather than see only what he wants to see. (UCLA Film & Television Archive)
How long is A Different Image?
A Different Image has a runtime of 51 minutes (0h 51m).
Who stars in A Different Image?
The cast of A Different Image includes Adisa Anderson, Margot Saxton-Federella.
GENRES (1)
Drama