Why Ava DuVernay Chose To Make 'Origin' As A Fictional Film Instead Of A Documentary

Emmy and Peabody-winning director Ava DuVernay explains her choice to dramatize the real-life events portrayed in her new film,
"Origin," based on the book "Caste" by Isabel Wilkerson. "Origin" is streaming now on Hulu.
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[Dan-Simms]

Whats sad is that the people who should see this the most probably never will.

[ReadMoreHistory-vu]

“The society that will burn books will burn people” —Thomas Mann

[auslandermercury]

‘Origin’ is such a great movie. I watched it three times in theaters. Now that it’s on Hulu, I can encourage even more people to watch it.

[SeaSafari-ll]

"Gotta' do something... focus." Well put.

[aniee]

Love this, I saw Origin loved it too. Thanks for having her on the

[plainscrafter]

The book Caste was awesome. How is it I am just hearing about Origin? This is now next on my watch list.

[dakotac]

I used to love his ice cream but now im obsessed with hers only now that caramel and Graham takes the cake. I truly love Ava her research through art is so awesome. I'd love to do set design for one of her films someday.

[Andrew-Antioch-Kim]

"Origin" is a sleeper film, which is also heart-warming!

[redshan]

So many thought provoking ideas in this movie. It is wonderful.

[lllll-f]

I am in awe of Ava DuVernay's brilliance and that of Isabel Wilkerson. These geniuses are such a necessary gift to our current world. The book Caste is actually very readable - amazing give its content. Both of these women's catalogs of work should be required reading and viewing for all Americans. They embody everything that scares people who want to ban books and critical race theory education.

[ReadMoreHistory-vu]

Ava is a Queen and this film is exceptional.

[leoniebrooks]

I watched this incredible, transformative movie three times in the theater and will be watching it again streaming on Hulu. It’s a must see movie for everyone who cares about the world

[snowytyler]

I haven’t seen this new one, but Selma is sooo good, we use it in school teaching MLK’s speech I Have a Dream. It helps the kids to actually understand what the speech was about in a much deeper way.

[koltd]

It says a lot that Ava was able to film on that historic spot. Let us learn from the past to guide us to a better future.

[annielvers]

The interaction with the audience feels so personal.

[glowingdiane]

She is a fabulous director! Origin is fabulous and beautifully crafted. She should get an Oscar!

[adelaferreira]

She is a brilliant filmmaker ! No need to say more

[NewMessage]

That was a chilling scene... despite all the fire.

[melissamullen]

Just ordered the book “Caste”. And I’ve stood on that spot. Humbling. Berlin is an amazing city (now).

[TheAccidentalViking]

I urge everyone to listen to 'Ultra' from Rachael Maddow. 'These times' are our times.