Origin
Detroit Film Theatre
Follow the signs for the Theater Entrance from the parking lot.
(USA/2023—directed by Ava DuVernay)
Join us for a special advance screening of this remarkable film. 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.
Portrayed by Academy Award® nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Wilkerson experiences both love and unfathomable personal loss as she crosses continents and cultures to write Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents, a culture-shifting New York Times’ bestseller. Based on her book, this film explores the fight for a more humane future for all.
Experience it at the DFT prior to the film’s theatrical release. Official Selection, Venice, and Toronto Film Festivals. (135 min.)
“An exhortation to use every heartbeat wisely.” —Stephanie Zacharek, Time
Origin
Detroit Film Theatre
Follow the signs for the Theater Entrance from the parking lot.
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