Origin / written and directed by Ava DuVernay ; produced by Paul Garnes, Ava DuVernay ; Neon presents ; an ARRAY Filmworks production ; in association with Ford Foundation, Emerson Collective, Pivotal Ventures, Anne Wojcicki Foundation ; a film by Ava DuVernay.
DuVernay, Ava, film director, screenwriter, film producer.; Garnes, Paul, 1971- film producer.; Ellis, Aunjanue, actor.; Bernthal, Jon, actor.; Yancy, Emily, actor.; Offerman, Nick, 1970- actor.; Farmiga, Vera, actor.; McDonald, Audra, actor.; Nielsen, Connie, 1965- actor.; Wittrock, Finn, 1984- actor.; Underwood, Blair, actor.; Nash, Niecy, actor.; Motion picture adaptation of (work): Wilkerson, Isabel. Caste.; Neon (Firm), presenter.; ARRAY Filmworks, production company.; Ford Foundation, production company.; Emerson Collective, production company.; Pivotal Ventures, production company.; Anne Wojcicki Foundation, production company.; Decal (Firm), publisher.
2024
DVD 791.4372 O69 2024
Available at Reserves - 2nd (Main) Floor
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Title
Origin / written and directed by Ava DuVernay ; produced by Paul Garnes, Ava DuVernay ; Neon presents ; an ARRAY Filmworks production ; in association with Ford Foundation, Emerson Collective, Pivotal Ventures, Anne Wojcicki Foundation ; a film by Ava DuVernay.
Published
New York, NY : Decal Releasing, LLC, [2024]
Copyright
©2023
Language
English
Language Note
English, German and Hindi dialogue; English or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH); English audio description.
Description
1 videodisc (140 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Duration
022000
Other Standard Identifiers
843501042434
00843501042434 gtin-14
00843501042434 gtin-14
Call Number
DVD 791.4372 O69 2024
Distributor No.
DCNE4243DVD Decal Releasing (disc)
ADCNE4243DVDWR Decal Releasing (container)
ADCNE4243DVDWR Decal Releasing (container)
System Control No.
(OCoLC)1437299048
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.
"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.
Note
Inspired by "Caste: the origins of our discontent" by Isabel Wilkerson.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2023.
Wide screen (1.85:1).
Bonus feature: Behind the scenes of Origin.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2023.
Wide screen (1.85:1).
Bonus feature: Behind the scenes of Origin.
Credits
Music by Kris Bowers ; edited by Spencer Averick A.C.E. ; production designer, Ina Mayhew ; director of photography, Matthew J. Lloyd, ASC.
Cast
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Jon Bernthal, Emily Yancy, Nick Offerman, Vera Farmiga, Audra McDonald, Connie Nielsen, Finn Wittrock, Blair Underwood, Niecy Nash-Betts.
Audience
MPA rating: PG-13 ; thematic material involving racism, violence, some disturbing images, language and smoking.
System Details Note
DVD, NTSC, region 1 ; 1.85:1 wide screen ; English 5.1 Dolby Digital, Audio Description 2.0 Dolby Digital.
Usage Note
For private home use only.
Digital File Characteristics
video file
DVD video
region 1
DVD video
region 1
Added Author
DuVernay, Ava, film director, screenwriter, film producer.
Garnes, Paul, 1971- film producer.
Ellis, Aunjanue, actor.
Bernthal, Jon, actor.
Yancy, Emily, actor.
Offerman, Nick, 1970- actor.
Farmiga, Vera, actor.
McDonald, Audra, actor.
Nielsen, Connie, 1965- actor.
Wittrock, Finn, 1984- actor.
Underwood, Blair, actor.
Nash, Niecy, actor.
Motion picture adaptation of (work): Wilkerson, Isabel. Caste.
Garnes, Paul, 1971- film producer.
Ellis, Aunjanue, actor.
Bernthal, Jon, actor.
Yancy, Emily, actor.
Offerman, Nick, 1970- actor.
Farmiga, Vera, actor.
McDonald, Audra, actor.
Nielsen, Connie, 1965- actor.
Wittrock, Finn, 1984- actor.
Underwood, Blair, actor.
Nash, Niecy, actor.
Motion picture adaptation of (work): Wilkerson, Isabel. Caste.
Added Corporate Author
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