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American Fiction

R20231h 57mCord Jefferson
IMDb 7.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 93% · Metacritic 81

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"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.

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Sibling RelationshipBoston, MassachusettsWritingRace PoliticsDark ComedySatireAlzheimer's DiseaseDysfunctional FamilyPseudonymFamily Drama

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What is American Fiction (2023) 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 stars in American Fiction?

American Fiction stars Jeffrey Wright (Thelonious 'Monk' Ellison), John Ortiz (Arthur), Erika Alexander (Coraline), Leslie Uggams (Agnes Ellison), Sterling K. Brown (Clifford Ellison). The film was directed by Cord Jefferson.

How long is American Fiction?

American Fiction has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2023. It is rated R.

Is American Fiction worth watching?

American Fiction holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 93. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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