Chronicling the tragedy and triumph of Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Isabel Wilkerson.
Beautifully portrayed by Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Origin tells of Wilkerson as she explores the mystery of history, the wonders of romance, and a fight for our future.
“As a movie that transcends genre, Origin is big and bold, unruly and utterly of itself. As a work of deep emotion and catharsis, it is unquestionably one of the most powerful films on-screen this season. And as an exercise in using cinema to create something new — something almost indescribable — it more than lives up to its title.” Ann Hornaday, Washington Post.
2023. USA. Director: Ava DuVernay. Cast: Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Jon Bernthal, Niecy Nash. Duration: 2hrs 21mins. Cert: 12A.
