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  1. Origin is a 2023 biographical drama film based on the life of Isabel Wilkerson, who wrote the book Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents. The film explores the caste systems in Germany, India, and the United States through Wilkerson's personal and historical research.

  2. Sep 12, 2023 · The movie, titled Origin, is inspired by Isabel Wilkerson’s book Caste, Oprah’s April 2020 Book Club selection. When the curtain fell, the crowd rose—and remained standing, according to Hollywood Reporter, for a remarkable nine-minute cheering ovation.

  3. www.imdb.com › title › tt13321244Origin (2023) - IMDb

    Origin is a film directed by Ava DuVernay and based on a book by Isabel Wilkerson, who explores how the caste system has shaped America's history and society. The film features interracial relationships, racism, violence, and references to Nazi Germany and India.

    • (5.7K)
    • Drama, History
    • Ava DuVernay
    • 2024-01-19
  4. Jan 15, 2024 · Based on Isabel Wilkerson's book Caste, DuVernay's film draws a line between India's caste system, the hierarchies of Nazi Germany and the historic subjugation of Black people in the United...

    • Tonya Mosley
  5. From Academy Award nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay, ORIGIN explores the mystery of history, the wonders of romance, and a fight for our future. While investigating the global phenomenon of caste and its dark influence on society, a journalist faces unfathomable personal loss and uncovers the beauty of human resilience. 896.

    • 140 min
  6. While grappling with tremendous personal tragedy, Isabel sets herself on a path of global investigation and discovery. Despite the colossal scope of her project, she finds...

    • (199)
    • Drama
    • PG-13
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  8. Mar 12, 2024 · Origin is a film adaptation of Isabel Wilkerson's bestseller Caste, which explores the roots of American racism and its links to caste systems in India and Nazi Germany. The film, directed by Ava DuVernay, features a star-studded cast and is now available to rent digitally.

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