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2023-12-08 · 141 min · ★ 6.2

Drama · History

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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Directors
Ava DuVernay
Production companies
ARRAY Filmworks
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 38,000,000
Revenue
USD 4,474,931

Top Cast

Aunjanue Ellis-TaylorAunjanue Ellis-TaylorIsabel Wilkerson
Niecy Nash-BettsNiecy Nash-BettsMarion Wilkerson
Jon BernthalJon BernthalBrett Hamilton
Emily YancyEmily YancyRuby Wilkerson
Finn WittrockFinn WittrockAugust Landmesser
Victoria PedrettiVictoria PedrettiIrma Eckler
Jasmine Cephas JonesJasmine Cephas JonesElizabeth Davis
Isha BlaakerIsha BlaakerAllison Davis
Vera FarmigaVera FarmigaKate Medina
Audra McDonaldAudra McDonaldMiss Hale
Connie NielsenConnie NielsenSabine
Blair UnderwoodBlair UnderwoodAmari Selvan
Nick OffermanNick OffermanDave the Plumber
Stephanie MarchStephanie MarchBinky Urban
Myles FrostMyles FrostTrayvon Martin
Suraj Yengde, Ph.DHimself
Donna MillsDonna MillsMrs. Copeland
Michael "Spike" TopoozianSales Executive
Cristin KönigNazi Librarian
Franz HartwigFranz HartwigErich Kästner

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