Jon Bernthal and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor play the main parts in the biographical movie Origin. On September 6, 2023, the movie made its debut at the 80th Venice International Film Festival. On January 19, 2024, it was released in theatres. Both critics and viewers responded well to the movie after its theatrical run. It is available on OTT.

Where to watch Origin?

Netflix is streaming the movie. Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson, a New York Times Best Seller, served as its inspiration. Global caste systems, Nazi Germany’s antisemitism, love and loss, and the cultural foundations of racism in the United States are among the topics covered in Origin.

Plot

The main character of the movie is Isabel Wilkerson, a writer who sets out to investigate caste systems in Germany, India, and the United States for her book. It also explores her personal life and the difficulties she faces as a writer. The film offers a glimpse into the professional and personal experiences of Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Wilkerson.

Cast and production of Origin

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor plays Isabel Wilkerson, while Jon Bernthal plays Brett Hamilton. Other cast members include Emily Yancy as Ruby Wilkerson, Niecy Nash as Marion Wilkerson, Jasmine Cephas Jones as Elizabeth Davis, Stephanie March as Binky, Jordan Lloyd as a friend, and Vera Farmiga as Kate. Ava DuVernay is the film’s writer and director. Under the banner of ARRAY Filmworks, Paul Garnes and Ava DuVernay are producing it.

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