Origin / written and directed by Ava DuVernay ; produced by Paul Garnes, Ava DuVernay ; Neon presents ; an ARRAY Filmworks production ; in association with Ford Foundation, Emerson Collective, Pivotal Ventures, Anne Wojcicki Foundation ; a film by Ava DuVernay.
Inspired by Caste: the origins of our discontents by Isabel Wilkerson. Originally released as a motion picture in 2023. Wide screen (1.85:1). Bonus feature: Behind the scenes of Origin. Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Jon Bernthal, Emily Yancy, Nick Offerman, Vera Farmiga, Audra McDonald, Connie Nielsen, Finn Wittrock, Blair Underwood, Niecy Nash-Betts.
Summary:
While grappling with tremendous personal tragedy, Isabel sets herself on a path of global discovery. Despite the colossal scope of her project, she finds beauty and bravery while crafting one of the defining American books of our time.
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