“Origin” is based upon the Isabel Wilkerson nonfiction book “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent.” It follows a journalist on the journey to write the bestseller, as she grapples with tremendous personal tragedy.
It won’t just be about adapted screenplay, as DuVernay makes the most compelling case yet for the Academy’s Directors Branch to finally nominate its first Black woman. After being snubbed for “Selma” , we’ve seen the branch continuously pass on critically acclaimed and respected filmmakers including Regina King and Gina Prince-Bythewood . It’s time to rectify the omission. If it’s not now, then I fear they will never do it.
Her former “King Richard” co-star Jon Bernthal has a brief but loving role as Isabel’s husband Brett. Also effective, and a prospect for best supporting actress is Niecy Nash-Betts as Marion, Isabel’s cousin, who infuses charming one-line zingers and a needed lens into the character’s personal story. Nash-Betts will likely get an added boost in January when she wins an Emmy for Netflix’s “Dahmer.”
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