Audio Film Review: In the Beginning for Ava DuVernay’s ‘Origin’

Submitted by PatrickMcD on January 18, 2024 - 11:36am

CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review for “Origin,” the latest film from director Ava DuVernay of “Selma” and featuring Augunue Ellis-Taylor of “King Richard” portraying author Isabel Wilkerson, as she seeks a thesis for a new book. In theaters January 19th.

Rating: 5.0/5.0

“Origin” has Ellis-Taylor as Wilkerson, who is organizing her latest book, which has an idea but not a foundation. She begins her journey by focusing on the word caste, as in the caste system that is best known in India, but really exists internationally. Her theory is that civilization relies on the exploitation of the caste system, having nothing to do with race, to keep wealth concentrated and elusive for most people. In America it is tied to racial bigotry, but in other parts of the world … including India … race doesn’t matter, but creating a permanent underclass controls society for the wealthy.

“Origin” is in theaters January 19th. Featuring Angunue Ellis-Taylor, Jon Bernthal, Niecy Nash, Finn Wittlock and Audra McDonald. Screenplay adapted and directed by Ava DuVernay. Rated “PG-13”