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Jan 16, 2024 · “Origin” aims to link the violent repercussions of American slavery to the horrific crimes of the Holocaust to India’s degrading caste system in a narrative that combines gnawing grief with a cyclical sense of history.
May 3, 2024 · The story begins with the murder of Trayvon Martin at the hands of George Zimmerman, and builds into a sprawling, global journey that connects the slavery of Black people in the US, the genocide...
“Origin,” is a complex film and tells the story of how Wilkerson wrote her book, and tragedies that occurred in her own life while she was writing. Paired with American Fiction, these two films would make for a fascinating discussion in an advanced placement course on race in America.
- Ava Duvernay
- Sandie Angulo Chen
- Aunjanue Ellis, Niecy Nash, Jon Bernthal
Jun 12, 2024 · Based on the life and the book of Isabel Wilkerson, Origin is a biographical drama film by writer-director Ava DuVernay. Isabel, contending with tragedy in her own life, sets off on a journey of self-discovery and inspiration to craft her award-winning book, Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents.
- Senior Writer
A moving drama that's unafraid to ask big questions, Origin honors its source material with powerful performances in service of a deeply emotional story. Read Critics Reviews. Excellent across...
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- Ava Duvernay
- PG-13
- Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
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Jan 19, 2024 · Origin: Directed by Ava DuVernay. With Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Jon Bernthal, Niecy Nash, Emily Yancy. The unspoken system that has shaped America and chronicles how lives today are defined by a hierarchy of human divisions.