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©2023
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1 videodisc (140 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
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"Inspired by "Caste: the origins of our discontent" by Isabel Wilkerson." -- Back cover
A journalist investigates caste and it's dark influence on society while also experiencing love, loss, and witnessing the beauty of human resilience
Written & directed by Ava DuVernay ; music by Kris Bowers ; edited by Spencer Averick A.C.E. ; production designer Ina Mayhew ; director of photography Matthew J. Lloyd, ASC
"While investigating the global phenomenon of caste and its dark influence on society, a journalist experiences soaring love and unfathomable loss as she uncovers the beauty of human resilience. Inspired by the New York Times best seller "Caste" and starting Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Ava DuVernay's Origin explores the mystery of history, the wonders of romance and a fight for the future of us all" --
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Jon Bernthal, Vera Farmiga, Audra McDonald, and Niecy Nash-Betts
MPA rating: PG-13 ; thematic material involving racism, violence, some disturbing images, language and smoking
DVD ; 1.85:1 Widescreen ; Audio: English 5.1 Dolby Digital, Audio Description 2.0 Dolby Digital
Audio in English, German or Hindi ; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH), Spanish