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Origin [videorecording] / Neon presents ; an Array Filmworks production ; a film by Ava DuVernay ; Written & directed by Ava DuVernay.

Averick, Spencer, (editor.). Bernthal, Jon, (actor.). Bowers, Chris, (composer.). DuVernay, Ava, (screenwriter,, film director.). Ellis, Aunjanue, (actor.). Farmiga, Vera, (actor.). Lloyd, Matthew J., (director of photography.). Mayhew, Ina, (production designer.). McDonald, Audra, (actor.). Nash, Niecy, (actor.). Wilkerson, Isabel. based on (expression): Caste (Young adult adaptation) (Added Author). Decal (Firm), (film distributor.). Neon (Firm), (production company.). Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Jon Bernthal, Vera Farmiga, Audra McDonald, and Niecy Nash-Betts. (Cast).

Summary:

"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."

Record details

  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (140 minutes) : sound, colour ; 4 3/4 inches
  • Publisher: New York : Neon, [2024]
  • Distributor: United States : Decal, [2024]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Title from container.
"Inspired by "Caste: the origins of our discontent" by Isabel Wilkerson"--Back cover.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Music by Kris Bowers ; edited by Spencer Averick A.C.E. ; production designer Ina Mayhew ; director of photography Matthew J. Lloyd, ASC.
Participant or Performer Note:
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Jon Bernthal, Vera Farmiga, Audra McDonald, and Niecy Nash-Betts.
Target Audience Note:
Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.
MPAA rating: PG-13 ; thematic material involving racism, violence, some disturbing images, language and smoking.
System Details Note:
DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:
For private home use only.
Language Note:
Audio track in English, German, Hindi, with optional subtitles in Spanish, captions in English, accessible audio track in English.

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Subject: Wilkerson, Isabel > Fiction.
African American women authors > Fiction.
Caste > Fiction.
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Power (Social sciences) > Fiction.
Social classes > Fiction.
Social stratification > Fiction.
United States > Ethnic relations > Fiction.
United States > Race relations > Fiction.
India > Ethnic relations > Fiction.
India > Race relations > Fiction.
Germany > Ethnic relations > Fiction.
Germany > Race relations > Fiction.
Genre: Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Fiction films.
Feature films.
Biographical films.

Available copies

  • 0 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium. (Show)
  • 0 of 1 copy available at Innisfil Public Library System. (Show)
  • 0 of 1 copy available at Lakeshore Branch.

Holds

  • 1 current hold with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Lakeshore Branch DVD Origi 31681010379295 DVD On holds shelf -

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