'American Fiction' Poised for Oscar Nomination After Winning People's Choice Award at TIFF

First-time director Cord Jefferson's debut feature, starring Jeffrey Wright, has received critical acclaim and several awards, setting the stage for a potential Best Picture Oscar nomination.

• Jeffrey Wright's film 'American Fiction', directed by Cord Jefferson, has won the People's Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival, a strong indicator of a Best Picture Oscar nomination.
• The film is a dramedy adapted from the 2001 Percival Everett novel 'Erasure', and tells the story of Thelonious 'Monk' Ellison, an academic author who writes a satirical bestseller.
• Since the Toronto International Film Festival, 'American Fiction' has won more audience awards and received several nominations, including an IndieWire Honor for Jefferson and a Palm Springs Achievement Award for Wright.
• Cord Jefferson, a former journalist and first-time director, has expressed his deep insecurities and gratitude for the positive reception of his debut feature.
• 'American Fiction' is set to be released in limited theaters on Friday, December 15, with expansion to follow.

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