American Fiction
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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.
American Fiction is a comedy-drama that premiered on November 10, 2023, following a disillusioned novelist who adopts a pen name to satirize the entertainment industry's exploitation of Black stories. The film stars Jeffrey Wright as the protagonist navigating literary pretension, industry cynicism, and his own creative integrity. It's a sharp, witty exploration of authenticity and commerce in contemporary publishing and media.
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Limited theatrical in United States · Rated R
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Jeffrey WrightThelonious 'Monk' Ellison
John OrtizArthur
Erika AlexanderCoraline
Leslie UggamsAgnes Ellison
Sterling K. BrownClifford Ellison
Skyler WrightBrittany
John AlesLeo
Patrick FischlerMandel
Carmen CusackGilda- Joseph MarrellaMatthew Wilson
- Stephen BurrellJordan Phillips
Issa RaeSintara Golden- Nicole KempskieSintara's Moderator
Becki DennisClinic Receptionist
Tracee Ellis RossLisa Ellison
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When did American Fiction come out?
American Fiction was released on November 10, 2023.
Where can I watch American Fiction?
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Who stars in American Fiction?
Jeffrey Wright leads the cast as the novelist protagonist. The film features an ensemble cast supporting the central story.
What is American Fiction about?
The film follows a novelist frustrated with how the entertainment industry profits from stereotypical Black narratives. Using a pen name, he writes a controversial book that forces him to confront the very hypocrisy he critiques.
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