In the movie Imitation Life Annie was a maid for Lora. She didn't ask for money, all she wanted was a place where she and Sarah Jane could stay. Lora didn't force her to do anything but insisted. Annie cared for Lora, Susie and Sarah until her death. She had little time to take care of herself because she always put others first. She was more of a mother to Suzie because her mother was too busy on Broadway. However, in most historical films, blacks worked for whites and took care of their children. In Hollywood they only focused on how sophisticated white people looked in movies. Whites were not mistreated and usually played important roles. They were well cared for because that's what they thought America should be. Black people were only used to make white people feel and look better as characters. As Sarah Jane grew up, she felt that Lora was also trying to turn her into a servant, which made her feel worse. The black maid Annie was the main star of the film. However, she was not given credit for her work because she was black. The majority made black people feel worthless because of their skin tone. White actors were more important in ancient history.