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Origin

written and directed by Ava DuVernay; produced by Paul Garnes, Ava DuVernay; Neon presents; an ARRAY Filmworks production; a film by Ava DuVernay
Resource Type:
DVD Video
Creation:
2023
Publication:
[New York, N.Y.] : Neon, 2024
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Summary:
While grappling with tremendous personal tragedy, Isabel sets herself on a path of global discovery. Despite the colossal scope of her project, she finds beauty and bravery while crafting one of the defining American books of our time.
Contributors:
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
Lloyd, Matthew J. , director of photography
Averick, Spencer , editor of moving image work
Bowers, Kris, 1989- , composer
Neon (Firm) , presenter, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/pre
ARRAY Filmworks , production company, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/prn
Languages:
English
German
Hindi
Spanish
Language Notes:
English, German, or Hindi dialogue; Spanish subtitles.
Main Work:
Origin (Motion picture)
Included Works:
Origin (Motion picture)
Origin (Motion picture) (German)
Origin (Motion picture) (Hindi)
Subjects:
Wilkerson, Isabel — Drama
Caste — United States — Drama
Social stratification — United States — Drama
Social classes — United States — Drama
Caste
Social stratification
Social classes
United States
Genres:
Historical films
Biographical films
Feature films
Fiction films
Video recordings for the hearing impaired
Video recordings for people with visual disabilities
Drama
System Details:
DVD; NTSC, region 1; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
Performers:
Cast: Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Jon Bernthal, Emily Yancy, Nick Offerman, Vera Farmiga, Audra McDonald, Connie Nielsen, Finn Wittrock, Blair Underwood, Niecy Nash-Betts.
Production Credits:
Director of photography, Matthew J. Lloyd ; editor, Spencer Averick ; music by Kris Bowers.
General Notes:
Description based on: Title from container.
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH)
English descriptive audio track for people with visual disabilities (DVS)
Inspired by Caste: the origins of our discontents by Isabel Wilkerson.
Wide screen (1.85:1).
Originally released as a motion picture in 2023.
Bonus feature: Behind the scenes of Origin.
Audience:
MPAA rating: PG-13; for thematic material involving racism, violence, some disturbing images, language and smoking.
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (140 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Physical Characteristics:
4 3/4 in.; polychrome
Audio Characteristics:
digital; optical; surround; Dolby Digital 5.1; sound
Film Characteristics:
1.85:1; wide screen
Video Characteristics:
NTSC
Digital Characteristics:
video file; DVD video; region 1
Call Numbers:
ORI 2023 DVD
Other Standard Numbers:
Universal Product Code: 843501042434
Publisher Number, Neon: ADCNE4243DVDWR (container)
Publisher Number, Neon: DCNE4243DVD (disc)
OCLC Numbers:
1454738503