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Written and directed by Academy Award nominee Ava DuVernay, Origin chronicles the tragedy and triumph of Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Isabel Wilkerson as she investigates a global phenomenon of epic proportions. Portrayed by Academy Award nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor ('King Richard'), Isabel experiences unfathomable personal loss and love as she crosses continents and cultures to craft one of the defining American books of our time. Inspired by the New York Times best-seller 'Caste', Origin explores the mystery of history, the wonders of romance and a fight for the future of us all.

2024 · 2h 21m
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Director Ava DuVernay

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Origin

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Written and directed by Academy Award nominee Ava DuVernay, Origin chronicles the tragedy and triumph of Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Isabel Wilkerson as she investigates a global phenomenon of epic proportions. Portrayed by Academy Award nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor ('King Richard'), Isabel experiences unfathomable personal loss and love as she crosses continents and cultures to craft one of the defining American books of our time. Inspired by the New York Times best-seller 'Caste', Origin explores the mystery of history, the wonders of romance and a fight for the future of us all.

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Average 7.4
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Studio
Black Bear International
Released
2024
Run Time
2 hr 21 min
Rated
12
Region of Origin
United States
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Original Audio
English
Audio

English (AD, ⁨Dolby 5.1⁩, AAC)

Subtitles

English (CC)

Accessibility

Closed captions refer to subtitles in available languages with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.
Audio descriptions (AD) refer to a narration track describing what is happening on screen to provide context for those who are blind or have low vision.