Overview

• Cord Jefferson's film 'American Fiction' receives five Oscar nominations including Best Picture, Best Actor in a Leading Role for Jeffrey Wright, Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Sterling K. Brown, Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay) for Jefferson, and Best Music (Original Score) for Laura Karpman.
• 'American Fiction' is based on the novel 'Erasure' by Percival Everett and explores the pigeonholing of Black creatives in the publishing and film industry.
• The film's protagonist, Thelonious “Monk” Ellison, portrayed by Jeffrey Wright, uses an alias to create a stereotypical book that unintentionally gains him critical acclaim.
• Despite initial skepticism from distributors, the film has resonated with diverse audiences across different regions.
• The 96th Academy Awards are set to take place at the Dolby Theatre on March 10.