Origin

Written and directed by Academy Award nominee Ava DuVernay, ORIGIN chronicles the tragedy and triumph of Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Isabel Wilkerson as she investigates a global phenomenon of epic proportions.

Portrayed by Academy Award nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (“King Richard”), Isabel experiences unfathomable personal loss and love as she crosses continents and cultures to craft one of the defining American books of our time. Inspired by the New York Times best-seller “Caste,” ORIGIN explores the mystery of history, the wonders of romance and a fight for the future of us all.

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= FILM FACTS =

Running Time 141 mins

Genre Drama, History

MPAA Rating Rated PG-13

Starring
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
Niecy Nash-Betts
Jon Bernthal
Vera Farmiga
Nick Offerman
Victoria Pedretti

Directed by
Ava DuVernay

Written by
Ava DuVernay
Isabel Wilkerson