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American Fiction
The Jewel
Thursday, Feb 15, 2024 3:30 PM
Thelonious “Monk” Ellison's writing career has stalled because his work isn’t deemed “Black enough.” Monk (Jeffrey Wright), a writer and English professor, writes a satirical novel under a pseudonym, aiming to expose the publishing world's hypocrisies. The book’s immediate success forces him to get deeper enmeshed in his assumed identity and challenges his closely-held worldviews.
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Thelonious “Monk” Ellison's writing career has stalled because his work isn’t deemed “Black enough.” Monk (Jeffrey Wright), a writer and English professor, writes a satirical novel under a pseudonym, aiming to expose the publishing world's hypocrisies. The book’s immediate success forces him to get deeper enmeshed in his assumed identity and challenges his closely-held worldviews.

Nominated for 5 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Actor in a Leading Role (Jeffrey Wright), Actor in a Supporting Role (Sterling K. Brown), Original Score (Laura Karpman), and Adapted Screenplay (Cord Jefferson).



Film Info
Open Caption Screening:Yes
Series:Oscars At The State
New Release
Release Year:2023
Rating:R
Genre:Comedy
Drama
Production Country:USA
Original Language:English
Cast/Crew Info
Director:Cord Jefferson
Starring:Jeffrey Wright
Leslie Uggams
Erika Alexander
John Ortiz
Sterling K. Brown
Screenwriter:Cord Jefferson
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Website:http://americanfictionmovie.com