'American Fiction': A Satirical Exploration of Black Creatives' Realities

Jeffrey Wright stars in Cord Jefferson's directorial debut, a film that challenges societal stereotypes and commercialization of Black stories.

Jeffrey Wright stars in 'American Fiction', a satirical film about the expectations and realities of Black creatives, directed by Cord Jefferson in his directorial debut.
The film follows Wright's character, Monk, a frustrated author who writes a parody of the kind of Black novel he despises under a pseudonym, which unexpectedly becomes a sensation.
Monk's personal journey explores themes of isolation, pain, rage, and the struggle to connect with others, while also satirizing the commercialization of Black stories in literature and film.
The film also stars Sterling K. Brown, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Issa Rae, among others, and is based on the novel 'Erasure' by Percival Everett.
'American Fiction' is set to release in select theaters on December 15, 2023.