Ava DuVernay's 'Origin' Set for Wider Release, Sparks Discussion on Caste Systems

The film, based on Isabel Wilkerson's 'Caste', follows a fictionalized version of the author as she investigates global caste systems amidst personal tragedy.

Ava DuVernay's new film 'Origin' is based on Isabel Wilkerson's Pulitzer Prize-winning book 'Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents'.
The film follows a fictionalized version of Wilkerson, portrayed by Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, as she grapples with personal tragedy while investigating the global phenomenon of caste.
'Origin' has been praised for its ambitious storytelling and exquisite cinematography, with a cast that includes Jon Bernthal, Niecy Nash-Betts, Vera Farmiga, Audra McDonald, and Nick Offerman.
The film premiered at the Venice International Film Festival and is set for wider release in theaters on January 19, 2024.
DuVernay hopes the film will spark engagement and discussion about the ongoing issues of racism and caste systems.