Origin

Theatrical - Wide 2024-01-19

Directed by Ava DuVernay
Cast Aunjanue Ellis Jon Bernthal

Genres: Drama

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Synopsis

A woman working on a book about how the theory of caste and racism are linked suffers a series of personal tragedies that threaten to derail her work.

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