Origin is a 2023 American biographical drama film written and directed by Ava DuVernay. It is based on the life of Isabel Wilkerson, played by Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, as she writes the book Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents. From Wikipedia
The filmmaker denounced systemic racial disparities and labeled U.S. leadership as 'criminals,' while addressing the challenges faced by her recent projects.
