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Origin

Origin

Examines the unspoken system that has shaped America and chronicles how our lives today are defined by a hierarchy of human divisions dating back generations.

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Ava DuVernay says Neon dropped the ball distributing Origin

Ava DuVernay says Neon dropped the ball distributing Origin

Ava DuVernay says Neon dropped the ball distributing Origin
USC Scripter Awards: ‘Origin’ Among Five Nominees for Best Film Adaptation

USC Scripter Awards: ‘Origin’ Among Five Nominees for Best Film Adaptation

Ava DuVernay's script, which was inspired by Isabel Wilkerson's bestselling book 'Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents,' will compete alongside four higher-profile adaptations.
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor on Why She Had to Be Uncomfortable for Ava DuVernay’s ‘Origin’

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor on Why She Had to Be Uncomfortable for Ava DuVernay’s ‘Origin’

The Oscar-nominated actress says the director told her she needed someone who could forgo the comforts of a star to play the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of ‘Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents’: "You’re going to be thrust into humanity."
African American Film Critics Awards: ‘American Fiction,’ ‘The Color Purple’ and ‘Origin’ Top Winners

African American Film Critics Awards: ‘American Fiction,’ ‘The Color Purple’ and ‘Origin’ Top Winners

Danielle Brooks, Sterling K. Brown, Colman Domingo, Aujanue Ellis-Taylor and Da'Vine Joy Randolph all won prizes for their acting performances.
Ava DuVernay’s ‘Caste’ Film Rounds Out Ensemble With Blair Underwood, Finn Wittrock, Victoria Pedretti and Isha Blaaker

Ava DuVernay’s ‘Caste’ Film Rounds Out Ensemble With Blair Underwood, Finn Wittrock, Victoria Pedretti and Isha Blaaker

The cast of Ava DuVernay’s latest film, inspired by Pulitzer Prize winner Isabel Wilkerson’s “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents,” is now complete with the addition of Blair Underwoo…
Niecy Nash-Betts, Jon Bernthal, Vera Farmiga, Nick Offerman, Jasmine Cephas Jones and Connie Nielsen Join Ava DuVernay’s ‘Caste’ Film

Niecy Nash-Betts, Jon Bernthal, Vera Farmiga, Nick Offerman, Jasmine Cephas Jones and Connie Nielsen Join Ava DuVernay’s ‘Caste’ Film

The ensemble for Academy Award nominee Ava DuVernay’s upcoming film “Caste” is growing more star-studded with the addition of Niecy Nash-Betts, Jon Bernthal, Vera Farmiga, Nick Of…