A film by Ava DuVernay
ORIGIN
SYNOPSIS
From Academy Award nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay, ORIGIN explores the mystery of history, the wonders of romance, and a fight for our future. 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.
CREDITS
Director
Ava DuVernay
Cast
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
Jon Bernthal
Vera Farmiga
Audra McDonald
Niecy Nash-Betts
Nick Offerman
Blair Underwood
Writer
Ava DuVernay
Genre
Drama
Rating
PG-13
Runtime
2h 20m
A Statement by
Ava DuVernay
"Within the pages that explore sociology, philosophy and history, I saw Isabel. Her story. Her voice. I knew that the way to share the concepts and information in the book was to enter her world, her motivations, her losses, her triumphs, her drive.”