Identity Crisis

Identity Crisis is a comedy about a rapper who becomes possessed by the spirit of a deceased fashion designer. This supernatural encounter causes the protagonist to struggle with frequent and unpredictable shifts in his personality.

Directed and produced by Melvin Van Peebles, the film followed his previous works, Watermelon Man and Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song. The screenplay was written by Mario Van Peebles, who also stars as the lead character, Chilly D. The supporting cast includes Rick Aviles as El Toro, Dianne Brill as Betty Boobs, and Olivia Brown as Domino, alongside Richard Bassett and Clarke Bittner. This United States production has a runtime of 90 minutes and was released on September 15, 1989.