Little White Lie (2014)

documentary -- Lacey Schwartz   (THIS IS MY 100th REVIEW ON NETFLIX 06/30/2015)

I enjoyed this documentary. It kept me interested without a break. The disconnect between what one sees in a mirror and what people tell you would be a fascinating fictional story. This is a documentary on Lacey Schwartz. Cinematography, soundtrack and the fascinating story that the documentary told was riveting. As other reviewers have noted the contrast to the media storm regarding Rachel Dolezal who at this point (June 30, 2015) appears to have 2 white biological parents while maintaining an almost life long identity to being black, is both psychologically and societally compelling. I admire Lacey Schwartz for her acceptance of the family that raised her, without alienating (those viewed onscreen) friends and family. I am not sure how real life goes for the now married Lacey Schwartz, but she has made a difference. This documentary is the best exploration of race and how we see ourselves that I have ever viewed. It gives me hope for the future. I admire Lacey Schwartz. Her honesty and bravery (also of friends and family) is inspirational.