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Origin / Neon presents ; an Array Filmworks production ; a film by Ava DuVernay.

DuVernay, Ava, (writer,, director.). Ellis, Aunjanue, (actor.). Bernthal, Jon, (actor.). Farmiga, Vera, (actor.). McDonald, Audra, (actor.). Nash, Niecy, (actor.). Bowers, Chris, (music.). Averick, Spencer, (editor.). Mayhew, Ina, (production designer.). Lloyd, Matthew J., (director of photography.). Neon (Firm), (production company.). Decal (Firm), (film distributor.). Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Jon Bernthal, Vera Farmiga, Audra McDonald, and Niecy Nash-Betts. (Cast).

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.

Record details

  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (140 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 inches
  • Edition: Widescreen.
  • Publisher: New York City, New York : Neon, 2024.

Content descriptions

General Note:
"Inspired by "Caste: the origins of our discontent" by Isabel Wilkerson." -- Back cover.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Written & directed by Ava DuVernay ; 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:
MPA rating: PG-13 ; thematic material involving racism, violence, some disturbing images, language and smoking.
System Details Note:
DVD ; 1.85:1 Widescreen ; Audio: English 5.1 Dolby Digital, Audio Description 2.0 Dolby Digital.
Language Note:
Audio in English, German or Hindi ; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH), Spanish.

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Genre: Feature films.
Fiction films.
Video recordings.
Drama.

Available copies

  • 3 of 3 copies available at Sage Library System. (Show)
  • 2 of 2 copies available at Baker County Library District. (Show)
  • 2 of 2 copies available at Baker County Library.

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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Circulation Modifier Status Due Date Courses
Baker County Library DRAMA ORI DVD (Text) 37814003582385 STORAGE - AUDIOVISUAL Available -
Baker County Library DRAMA ORI DVD (Text) 37814003582443 STORAGE - AUDIOVISUAL Available -

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