Ava DuVernay's 'Origin' Explores Caste Systems and Social Inequality

The film, independently financed and shot on three continents, brings to life Isabel Wilkerson's exploration of social divisions through the journey of its protagonist.

Ava DuVernay's new film 'Origin' is an adaptation of the bestseller 'Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents' by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Isabel Wilkerson.
The film blends historical re-enactments, narrative fiction and surreal imagery to explore the concept of caste systems and social inequality.
DuVernay independently financed the film, which was made in 37 days on three continents by two Black independent producers.
The film features Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor as Wilkerson, who embarks on a journey to understand the roots of social inequality after the murder of Trayvon Martin.
Despite its challenging subject matter, DuVernay hopes the film will contribute to conversations about social divisions and inequality.