'American Fiction' Garners Five Oscar Nominations

Cord Jefferson's Debut Feature Film, Based on Percival Everett's Novel 'Erasure', Earns Critical Acclaim Despite Initial Skepticism

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.