Origin

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

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Christina Newland

iNews.co.uk

This audacious and ambitious film swings for the fences and misses.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 17, 2024

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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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Yasmine Kandil

Discussing Film

Wilkerson’s personal story in this narrative format adds fascinating subtext about generational guilt and the responsibilities to continue fighting for justice against the caste systems that still plague the world.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 2, 2024

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Nate Tinner-Williams

Black Catholic Messenger

One question repeated at various points in the film carries relevance here: How does this all fit together? Plot twist: it doesn't.

Rated: D

Aug 10, 2024

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Abe Friedtanzer

Above the Line

Origin will go far in reaching those who seek to understand if there is indeed some unifying root cause for hatred and discrimination all across the world.

Rated: B+

Jul 23, 2024

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Will

This rating is based on after the first 40 minutes. This is a movie they would put on in history class back in school. Very informative but ultimately not why I go to the theatre. Too long, too slow. But finished better than it started.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/23/24

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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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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 (Racism|Language|Violence|Smoking|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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