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Origin

Origin

20236.42h 21m

Overview

While investigating the global phenomenon of caste and its dark influence on society, a journalist faces unfathomable personal loss and uncovers the beauty of human resilience.

Directed by Ava DuVernay
Written by Ava DuVernay, Isabel Wilkerson
Produced by Ava DuVernay, Sarah Perlman Bremner, Paul Goodwin Garnes
Box OfficeBudget: $38.0MRevenue: $4.5M

Top Cast

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

Isabel Wilkerson

Niecy Nash-Betts

Niecy Nash-Betts

Marion Wilkerson

Jon Bernthal

Jon Bernthal

Brett Hamilton

Emily Yancy

Emily Yancy

Ruby Wilkerson

Finn Wittrock

Finn Wittrock

August Landmesser

Victoria Pedretti

Victoria Pedretti

Irma Eckler

Jasmine Cephas Jones

Jasmine Cephas Jones

Elizabeth Davis

Isha Blaaker

Isha Blaaker

Allison Davis

Vera Farmiga

Vera Farmiga

Kate Medina

Audra McDonald

Audra McDonald

Miss Hale

Themes & Keywords

based on novel or bookwoman director

About Origin

Origin is a drama film released in 2023 exploring themes of based on novel or book, woman director. Directed by Ava DuVernay, it stars Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Niecy Nash-Betts, Jon Bernthal. While investigating the global phenomenon of caste and its dark influence on society, a journalist faces unfathomable personal loss and uncovers the beauty of human resilience.

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