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Origin

PG-13

Released Jan 19

2h 15m

Drama

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While grappling with tremendous personal tragedy, Isabel sets herself on a path of global investigation and discovery. Despite the colossal scope of her project, she finds beauty and bravery while crafting one of the defining American books of our time.

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Critics Consensus

A moving drama that's unafraid to ask big questions, Origin honors its source material with powerful performances in service of a deeply emotional story.

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Audience Says

Excellent across the board, Origin is a powerful drama with a worthwhile message for all viewers.

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

It’s hardly new news, but DuVernay takes a very long time to spell it out.

Rated: 2.5/5

Apr 4, 2024

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

There is a personal side to Wilkerson’s story that the director and cast skilfully interweave.

Rated: 3.5/5

Mar 29, 2024

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Kelechi Ehenulo

Empire Magazine

Bearing similar levels of gravity and substance to her Netflix documentary 13th, Origin is arguably DuVernay’s most emotionally complex work to date.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 20, 2024

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Chris McCoy

Memphis Flyer

Ava DuVernay asks big questions about race, humanity, and hatred.

May 21, 2024

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Jane Freebury

The Canberra Times (Australia)

Despite the omnibus approach, one woman's quest for greater insight into the systemic racism that blights American society is told with fluency and skill and gives some characters the space to surprise us

Rated: 4/5

Apr 29, 2024

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Jayashree Kamblé

PopMatters

I wept through this film but left it thinking about love, freedom, and the Buddhist principle of metta or loving-kindness.

Apr 22, 2024

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JB

A powerful, well produced, eye-opening film

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/21/24

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Mark D

Gripping, hard, emotional, important, unforgettable. It didn’t last but a minute in theaters. shocking to me.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/09/24

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Corliss

An intellectual and fascinating piece of work that pulls on every emotion of your soul. Ava's film adaptation was a feat, and she accomplished it with skilled beauty and bravery. Bring tissues and humility.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/03/24

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Windchimer

Her incredible journey. that led to authoring Caste....the masterful acting by Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor. as well as many others....the powerful timeline portrayal of a caste system that is ingrained and still used over anyone looked down upon by those who are in power.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/02/24

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Angela M

This film is a teaching moment. Know your history . Do your own research. Be honest in your intentions. Great teminder. Thank you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/29/24

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Ali

Resonates with all age groups.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/29/24

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Synopsis

While grappling with tremendous personal tragedy, Isabel sets herself on a path of global investigation and discovery. Despite the colossal scope of her project, she finds beauty and bravery while crafting one of the defining American books of our time.

Director: Ava DuVernay
Producer: Paul Garnes, Ava DuVernay
Screenwriter: Ava DuVernay
Distributor: NEON
Production Co: ARRAY Filmworks
Rating: PG-13 (Violence|Smoking|Racism|Language|Some Disturbing Images|Thematic Material)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 19, 2024, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Jan 19, 2024
Box Office (Gross USA): $4.7M
Runtime: 2h 15m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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