Origin

2h 15m | NR

Friday, February 7

6:00 PM EST

New Plaza Cinema @ Macaulay Honors College

35 West 67th Street, New York, NY

Origin – Release date 2024 film directed by Ava DuVernay While grappling with tremendous personal tragedy, Isabel sets herself on a path of global investigation and discovery. Despite the colossal scope of her project, she finds beauty and bravery while crafting one of the defining American books of our time.

Post Film Q&A in collaboration with Gathering for Justice

About Revolutionary Reels

Revolutionary Reels is a film series created by The Gathering for Justice, which screens films that explore the intersection of film and social justice, and it is designed to spark conversation and action around these issues.

The films in the series have covered a wide range of topics, including police brutality, mass incarceration, and the school-to-prison pipeline. They have also featured a diverse range of filmmakers, including Ava DuVernay, John Legend, and Michelle Alexander.
Revolutionary Reels has been praised for its educational and engaging approach to social justice issues. It has also been credited with helping to raise awareness about these issues and to inspire people to take action.