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2023 · 141 min · EN · PG-13 · 6.2 (88 votes)

Dir. Ava DuVernay · Starring Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Niecy Nash-Betts, Jon Bernthal, Emily Yancy, Finn Wittrock, Victoria Pedretti · Music Kris Bowers

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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.

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This is a deeply resonant and intellectually rigorous exploration of systemic injustice and human resilience. It feels profoundly empathetic, inviting viewers into a reflective journey through history and personal loss. The experience is both challenging and ultimately hopeful, offering a poignant meditation on our shared humanity.

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based on novel or bookbased on true storyracismperiod dramacaste systemwoman directorhistorical drama1940s19th century1960s1990sfemale writer2010sdisrespectfulbiographical dramabiopicsystemic racism / systemic discrimination