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Origin / written and directed by Ava DuVernay ; produced by Paul Garnes, Ava DuVernay ; Neon presents ; an ARRAY Filmworks production ; in association with Ford Foundation, Emerson Collective, Pivotal Ventures, Anne Wojcicki Foundation ; a film by Ava DuVernay.
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- Format:
- Video
- Language:
- English
- German
- Hindi
- Spanish
- Subjects (All):
- Wilkerson, Isabel--Film adaptations.
- Wilkerson, Isabel.
- Wilkerson, Isabel--Drama.
- Caste--United States--Drama.
- Caste.
- Social stratification--United States--Drama.
- Social stratification.
- Social classes--United States--Drama.
- Social classes.
- Classism--United States--Drama.
- Classism.
- Ethnicity--United States--Drama.
- Ethnicity.
- Power (Social sciences)--United States--Drama.
- Power (Social sciences).
- United States--Race relations--Drama.
- United States.
- United States--Ethnic relations--Drama.
- Race relations.
- Ethnic relations.
- Video recordings for hard of hearing people.
- Genre:
- Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.
- Video recordings for hard of hearing people.
- Feature films.
- Biographical films.
- Social problem films.
- Film adaptations.
- Drama.
- Fiction films.
- Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
- Physical Description:
- 1 videodisc (140 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- 4 3/4 in.
- polychrome.
- Place of Publication:
- New York, NY : Decal Releasing, LLC, [2024]
- Language Note:
- English, German and Hindi dialogue; English or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH); English audio description.
- System Details:
- DVD, NTSC, Region 1; widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; English 5.1 Dolby Digital, Audio Description 2.0 Dolby Digital.
- digital
- optical
- surround
- Dolby Digital 5.1
- NTSC
- video file
- DVD video
- region 1
- Summary:
- A journalist investigates caste and it's dark influence on society while also experiencing love, loss, and witnessing the beauty of human resilience.
- "While investigating the global phenomenon of caste and its dark influence on society, a journalist experiences soaring love and unfathomable loss as she uncovers the beauty of human resilience. Inspired by the New York Times best seller "Caste" and starting Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Ava DuVernay's Origin explores the mystery of history, the wonders of romance and a fight for the future of us all" -- Publisher's description from container.
- While grappling with tremendous personal tragedy, Isabel sets herself on a path of global discovery. Despite the colossal scope of her project, she finds beauty and bravery while crafting one of the defining American books of our time.
- Participant:
- Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Jon Bernthal, Emily Yancy, Nick Offerman, Vera Farmiga, Audra McDonald, Connie Nielsen, Finn Wittrock, Blair Underwood, Niecy Nash-Betts.
- Credits:
- Music by Kris Bowers ; edited by Spencer Averick A.C.E. ; production designer, Ina Mayhew ; director of photography, Matthew J. Lloyd, ASC.
- Notes:
- Inspired by "Caste: the origins of our discontent" by Isabel Wilkerson.
- Originally released as a motion picture in 2023.
- Wide screen (1.85:1).
- Bonus feature: Behind the scenes of Origin.
- For private home use only.
- OCLC:
- 1437299048
- Publisher Number:
- 843501042434
- 00843501042434 gtin-14
- DCNE4243DVD Decal Releasing (disc)
- ADCNE4243DVDWR Decal Releasing (container)
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