'Origin' review: Film poignantly adapts 'Caste' by tracing its author's work
Ava DuVernay’s film depicts Isabel Wilkerson formulating the ideas of ‘Caste’ while enduring devastating loss.
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Ava DuVernay’s film depicts Isabel Wilkerson formulating the ideas of ‘Caste’ while enduring devastating loss.
Ava DuVernay’s film “Origin” comprises many moments that resemble a documentary, based on Isabel Wilkerson’s nonfiction bestseller.
Ava DuVernay and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor opened about exploring a wide range of emotion in "Origin" at a screening in Los Angeles.
The director and actress were joined by moderator Dr. Kenya Davis during a Q&A about the film. Filmmaker Ava DuVernay […] The post Ava DuVernay, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor talk grief, love at ‘Origin’ screening appeared first on TheGrio.
The director was enthralled by the nonfiction book "Caste." But how would she tell the story of an idea through an emotional film?