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Synopsis
The unspoken system that has shaped America and chronicles how lives today are defined by a hierarchy of human divisions.
Cast
- Victoria Pedretti
- Vera Farmiga
- Connie Nielsen
- Jon Bernthal
- Nick Offerman
- Finn Wittrock
- Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
- Niecy Nash
- Stephanie March
- Donna Mills
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- Jan 21, 2024
There is a scene, during Wilkerson's sojourn in Germany, where an interlocutor makes a fatal challenge to her thesis and by extension the thesis of the film. In short, says the character, whatever similarities may exist between systems of hierarchy, the ultimate ends of…
Jamelle BouieJan 18, 2024at one point when pitching her thesis, author isabel wilkerson (the towering aunjanue ellis-taylor) says “i want to be in the story, really inside the story.” over the next two hours, she makes her wish a reality, traveling the world to explore the cruelty of caste…
zoë rose bryantSep 11, 2023ORIGIN is a sprawling work of art from Ava DuVernay. Seeks to educate on the fundamentals of caste & how it continues today. Undeniably moving in its lyrical writing, unforgettable images & persuasive ideas. I can understand why many would feel this is better suited for a…
Matt Neglia - Jan 9, 2024
If you want me to take your movie seriously there is one thing you absolutely must not do and it's have Nick Offerman show up as a plumber wearing a MAGA hat
Kevin YSep 10, 2023honestly quite audacious but the execution is, by and large, not v compelling. disappointed!
David SimsOct 28, 2023The only movie I’ve seen that ends with Trayvon Martin giving the protagonist a reassuring nod for overcoming her writers block. Literally cannot think of a more exploitative, insensitive ending. Makes its (true, but obvious) point within about 20 minutes and then…
Tim - Sep 6, 2023
I’m very torn about Ava DuVernay’s ORIGIN. On one hand, it has some VERY strong moments, particularly when it focuses on Wilkerson’s personal life (and I’ve run out of words to describe great performances: what Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor does here is a whole new level of…
SerenaSep 6, 2023VENEZIA 80 — FILM #24 american substitute teachers r gna eat this up
carmenJan 2, 2024or “what no class analysis does to a mf.” Collapses 500 pages of political theory into a thesis so barebones yet coarsely didactic that it fails despite hours of reemphasis to prove its merit beyond homogenizing world suffering and giving scholars new semantics to quibble…
Ryan Bordow
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- Projecting Film is "meh" onOrigin
Jon Bernthal is going after that Liam Neeson supporting player run of the early 2000s. This is me avoiding talking about race in a Queue review.
Jen likedOriginVery powerful movie that makes you think, feel, and ponder new ideas. Very emotional. I was fine till the last fifteen minutes or so and then I cried multiple times! Slow at times but overall a great movie.
DJ likedOriginThis was a very well done adaptation. It was cinematically beautiful but sooo hard to watch. Bring your tissues, I barely made it through the opening scene without my eyes watering.
- shadowmist142 lovedOrigin
Jeez everyone including me was crying by the end. Very powerful. Definitely gonna read her books now. Curious to see how much more the book adds to the movie. Very good/interesting topics/takes and I’m excited to read the book to get more info on it. Good cast! Husband was cute
Shiv Reddy likedOriginA detailed look at the intersectionality between slavery in the US, the Holocaust, and the Untouchables (Dalits) of India. Wish the story wasn’t so disjointed and was filmed more like a documentary, but still loved its intention in educating people on the diff b/w caste & race.
Jayjayj625 lovedOriginI guess 2020 was a weird time for sure because I never heard of this book! Wish I had read it first. It was powerful. Taught me a lot. Will be googling more later. Felt like a documentary but also dealt with everyday real life. Because this is life. Award season snub for sure.
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For me lovedOriginI thought i’ve watched impactful, moving , thought provoking stories before. nothing i can quite be compared to this. from the social analysis of caste so in depth it feels like a documentary to the actual life of the author. Words cannot describe the emotions, the heavyness.
I wear suits now likedOrigin세상에 존재하는 차별과 분리는 왜 존재하는가, 또 어떤 형태로 존재하는가를 곱씹게 만드는 영화 그저 인종차별이란 큰 단어 아래 뭉뜬그리기 보다 이것들이 실제로 왜 존재하는 지, 또 이 사회적 시스템 안에서 치열하게 맞서 싸우고 있는 사람들의 이야기 카스트 제도와 상하관계성 분리가 독일의 나치, 미국의 노예제도, 그리고 인도의 카스트 제도를 묶는 본질적 문제라는 걸 꼬집는 점에서 한번도 생각해보지 못한 새로운 관점을 소개하는 느낌이였다.
Celt lovedOriginThis is an absolutely brilliant exploration of Caste, and is the first movie I’ve seen that I truly believe should be an essential viewing for everyone. The pool scene was the most heartbreaking scene I’ve ever seen.
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- SHSavanna Hulbert
This movie made me apply to graduate school. Made me want to do more to be apart of the conversation on racism vs caste system.
LKLaTisha KnightThis movie is the best movie made in the last decade. Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor is absolutely incredible. Ava did an amazing job with this film. Don't walk. Run!!! To go see this movie.
GCGrace CabunocThis movie is very insightful and very well presented. Aunjanue Ellis Taylor is amazing in portraying Isabel Wilkerson - Oscar worthy. Unless one has experienced Caste America, I would have to say that it may make some people feel uncomfortable with the subject matter,…
- SSShanile Shakoor
Will make you look at the term racism in a whole different light.
FCFrances ColeOutstanding provoking
ASAmy SanchezA deep dive into history, reality, and our hearts.
- LMLucy Madrid
This film was inspirational, heartbreaking, and educational. Beautiful done ♥️
JLJulius LewisI believe it’s an extremely important movie. It challenged my thoughts and perspective on race/racism in a really good way.
CJCharlena JacksonAmazing! More than what I expect. A must-see!!
Metacritic
Jan 25, 2024
It’s not a fun time at the movies, but it’s an informative and worthy one.
Odie Henderson
Boston Globe
Dec 8, 2023
Rich in thought, Origin is a dense, forceful masterwork, and, quite simply, the most radical film of DuVernay’s career.
Robert Daniels
RogerEbert.com
Oct 9, 2023
I do not regret having seen it, and with all there is to recommend it, I feel comfortable suggesting you seek it out upon release. But do so with tempered expectations.
Alexander Harrison
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