A remarkably entertaining satire.
Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Cord Jefferson, esteemed writer of some of the most popular television series episodes , has recently turned his talents to directing. The award-winning writer turned director premiered his feature directorial debut at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival.
Perhaps one of the most provocative and strongest satires in recent memory, American Fiction contains wickedly smart writing, superb performances, and messaging so in-your-face that it could almost be easy to miss. For what feels like an eternity, the publishing industry and Hollywood have struggled with producing Black stories without the need to resort to Black trauma. If you’ve ever been angered by this and felt inclined to shout about this problem from the rooftops, this film is for you.
Another element that elevates Jefferson’s directorial debut comes with a message that will make a great deal of people uncomfortable. All the best satires do. In American Fiction specifically, Monk begins to give in to pandering as a way of throwing it back in the faces of people who partake in it. Unfortunately, this method backfires for him, and the publishing companies soak it up.
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