American Fiction (2023)
Once you go full black, you ain't never going back!
A novelist fed up with the establishment profiting from "Black" entertainment uses a pen name to write a book that propels him into the heart of hypocrisy and the madness he claims to disdain.
Director: Cord Jefferson
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 117 min
Release Date: November 10, 2023
Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast
- Jeffrey Wright - Thelonious 'Monk' Ellison
- John Ortiz - Arthur
- Erika Alexander - Coraline
- Leslie Uggams - Agnes Ellison
- Sterling K. Brown - Clifford Ellison
- Skyler Wright - Brittany
- John Ales - Leo
- Patrick Fischler - Mandel
- Carmen Cusack - Gilda
- Joseph Marrella - Matthew Wilson
Screenplay
- Percival Everett (Novel)
- Cord Jefferson
Music: Laura Karpman
Cinematography: Cristina Dunlap
Editing: Hilda Rasula
Production: MRC, T-Street, 3 Arts Entertainment, Almost Infinite
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $16M
Box Office: $22M
Original Language: en
Themes
The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Political Satire and Social Critique, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Political Satire and Social Folly
Keywords
sibling relationship, boston, massachusetts, writing, race politics, satire, alzheimer's disease, dysfunctional family, pseudonym, family drama, lgbt, racial stereotype, dramedy, thoughtful, publishing, complex
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is American Fiction about?
- A novelist fed up with the establishment profiting from "Black" entertainment uses a pen name to write a book that propels him into the heart of hypocrisy and the madness he claims to disdain.
- Who directed American Fiction?
- American Fiction was directed by Cord Jefferson.
- Who stars in American Fiction?
- American Fiction stars Jeffrey Wright, John Ortiz, Erika Alexander, Leslie Uggams, Sterling K. Brown, Skyler Wright.
- How long is American Fiction?
- American Fiction has a runtime of 1h 57m (117 minutes).
- What genre is American Fiction?
- American Fiction is a Comedy, Drama film.
- What is the Filmori rating for American Fiction?
- American Fiction has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of American Fiction?
- American Fiction had a budget of $16M.
- How much did American Fiction gross?
- American Fiction grossed $22M worldwide.
- Where was American Fiction produced?
- American Fiction was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of American Fiction?
- The themes of American Fiction include: The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Political Satire and Social Critique, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Political Satire and Social Folly.