Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (1967) is a groundbreaking drama directed by Stanley Kramer that tackles the topic of interracial marriage at a time when it was still controversial in the United States. The film centers on Joanna Drayton, a young white woman, who brings her African American fiancé, Dr. John Prentice, home to meet her liberal parents in San Francisco. Although her parents, played by Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn, consider themselves progressive, they are shocked and conflicted by their daughter’s decision. As the evening unfolds, the families grapple with their beliefs, prejudices, and the social implications of the couple’s union. The film is celebrated for its powerful performances and its bold exploration of race, love, and acceptance during the civil rights era.
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
