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. With Jon Bernthal, Niecy Nash, Audra McDonald, Vera Farmiga, Nick Offerman.

“In her fictionalized approach DuVernay exerts a level of craft, care and personalization that achieves something the most thoughtful and thorough non-fiction filmmaking approaches struggle to.” (Salon.com)

“How do you make a movie about an intellectual argument? By putting a human face on it, which is what Ava DuVernay and acting force Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor do in this stunning provocation about race and class. Here’s something rare: a movie that matters.” (ABCNews)

“The resulting docudrama is one of the most thought-provoking movies in recent years — the kind of film you’ll find impossible to forget, the kind of film you’ll want to discuss and debate with friends and colleagues.” (Chicago Sun-Times)

Monday, March 18
Doors 5:45 pm | Movie 6:15 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
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ORIGIN (Ava DuVernay, 2024 / 141 mins / PG) 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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