Origin 
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Origin is just one of the events that Kismet will be presenting in the upcoming months. Stay tuned for details.
From psychological dramas celebrating kick-ass female directors, life-affirming stories of Holocaust survival, to pondering the next agricultural revolution, Kismet films will take you on a journey through wildly different worlds, BUT they all have something pretty special to say and something pretty important to talk about.
Origin
Director >
Ava DuVernay
Cast >
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Niecy Nash-Betts, Jon Bernthal, Vera Farmiga, Nick Offerman, Victoria Pedretti
Genre >
Drama
Classification >
M
Running Time >
140 mins
Country >
USA
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An Australian Conversation, A Message of Hope and Discover More.
One woman's search to discover what divides us.
Written and directed by Academy Award nominee Ava DuVernay, ORIGIN chronicles the tragedy and triumph of Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Isabel Wilkerson as she investigates a global phenomenon of epic proportions.
Portrayed by Academy Award nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (“King Richard”), Isabel experiences unfathomable personal loss and love as she crosses continents and cultures to craft one of the defining American books of our time. Inspired by the New York Times best-seller “Caste,” ORIGIN explores the mystery of history, the wonders of romance and a fight for the future of us all.
An Australian Conversation
For Australians, the parallels are stark: Origin brings our history, from the Stolen Generations to the White Australia policy, into sharp new focus.
A Message of Hope
Brought to life by award-winning director Ava DuVernay, one of the most acclaimed filmmakers working today, Origin is a message of hope. On her journey to understand the history and impact of discrimination, Isabel finds that division doesn’t have to be our destiny. Through truth-telling and empathy, we can map a path to equality - and open a door to healing.
Discover More
With its universal themes and complex emotions, you might still be unpacking what Origin meant to you. We can help with that! Read our Guide to the impact of Origin, for a deeper understanding of the film's craft and its themes.
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