Origin is a biographical film starring Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor and Jon Bernthal in the lead roles. The film had its premiere at the 80th Venice International Film Festival on September 6, 2023 and later it was released in theatres on January 19, 2024. After the theatrical run, the film received a positive response from audiences and critics. It is streaming on OTT.
Where to watch Origin?
The film is streaming on Netflix. It is based on Isabel Wilkerson’s The New York Times Best Seller book Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents. Origin explores the themes of global caste systems, antisemitism in Nazi Germany, personal loss and love, and the cultural roots of American racism.
Plot
The film revolves around Isabel Wilkerson, a writer who embarks on a journey to research caste systems in the United States, Germany, and India for her book. It also delves into her personal life and the challenges she encounters while writing. Wilkerson is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, and the film provides an insight into both her professional and personal experiences.
Cast and production of Origin
The cast of the film includes Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor as Isabel Wilkerson, Jon Bernthal as Brett Hamilton, Emily Yancy as Ruby Wilkerson, Niecy Nash as Marion Wilkerson, Jasmine Cephas Jones as Elizabeth Davis, Jasmine Cephas Jones as Elizabeth Davis, Stephanie March as Binky, Jordan Lloyd as a friend, and Vera Farmiga as Kate, among others. The film is directed and written by Ava DuVernay. It is produced by Paul Garnes and Ava DuVernay under ARRAY Filmworks.
