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Origin

Drama History
2023, Movie, 2h 21min
While investigating the global phenomenon of caste and its dark influence on society, a journalist faces unfathomable personal loss and uncovers the beauty of human resilience.
Director: Ava DuVernay
Cast: Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Niecy Nash

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Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
as Isabel Wilkerson
Niecy Nash
as Marion Wilkerson
Jon Bernthal
as Brett Hamilton
Emily Yancy
as Ruby Wilkerson
Finn Wittrock
as August Landmesser
Victoria Pedretti
as Irma Eckler
Jasmine Cephas Jones
as Elizabeth Davis
Isha Blaaker
as Allison Davis
Vera Farmiga
as Kate Medina
Audra McDonald
as Miss Hale

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