In Ava DuVernay’s 7th feature, Origin, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival tonight, the exploration of caste systems as a mode of oppression takes center stage. Written by DuVerna…
'Housekeeping For Beginners' Review: Goran Stolevski's Tough But Impressively Original Ride - Venice Film Festival
Isabel is a former journalist turned Pulitzer Prize-winning author who is holding a seminar about Nazi Germany and the people who defied them. After the seminar, Isabel runs into Amari who asks her to write something about the Trayvon Martin murder. Isabel doesn’t want to go back to investigative journalism and wants to continue writing books. The man opts to send her the 911 audio of the incident, but she’s naturally hesitant about committing to anything.
As Isabel embarks on her journey, the film exposes viewers to the very personal battles Black women face daily – navigating the treacherous waters of racism and microaggressions. While on her travels, we see Isabel experience some pushback for her opinions. In the face of this, Isabel internalizes it, instead of firing back. It may sound like a cop-out to some, but it displays what Black women often deal with in the face of discrimination or microaggressive behavior.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
‘Origin’ Review: Ava DuVernay’s Monumental Look at ‘Caste’ Frames America’s Most Difficult ConversationIn “Origin,” Ava DuVernay weaves a centuries- and continents-spanning narrative feature around the ideas of Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Isabel Wilkerson, who rejects the word “racism.” It’s not t…
Read more »
Ava DuVernay’s ‘Origin’ Lands at Neon Ahead of Venice Film Festival PremiereNeon has acquired worldwide rights to Ava DuVernay’s “Origin” ahead of its world premiere in competition at the Venice Film Festival. The movie, starring Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Jo…
Read more »
Origin Trailer Previews New Ava DuVernay Movie Starring Jon Bernthal, Vera FarmigaNEON releases the first trailer for Ava DuVernay's Origin, which stars Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Vera Farmiga, Jon Bernthal, and more.
Read more »
Neon Acquires Worldwide Rights to Ava DuVernay’s ‘Origin’ at Venice Film FestivalThe much-anticipated film starring Oscar nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor will world premiere at the fest tomorrow.
Read more »
Ava DuVernay’s ‘Origin’ Trailer Previews an Emotional Journey Across the GlobeAunjanue Ellis-Taylor will play journalist and author Isabel Wilkerson in the upcoming movie.
Read more »
Ava DuVernay On Making ‘Origin’, Neon Sale, Some Venice History & Global Appeal Of Justice“That is the part where you look up and you say, ‘how could people have allowed their neighbors to be taken and put in the camps?’” says Origin director Ava DuVernay of the deep roots of discrimina…
Read more »