"Ava DuVernay's 'Origin' Supported by NBA Guards and Filmmakers Amid Award Season Frustration"
TL;DR
NBA guards Chris Paul and Malcolm Brogdon have made undisclosed financial investments to support filmmaker Ava DuVernay's new independent film, "Origin," based on the book "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents" by Isabel Wilkerson. The film explores caste systems in history and is set to be released nationwide in select theaters. DuVernay praised the players for their commitment to social impact and service, while also receiving support from other NBA figures like Kevin Love, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Carmelo Anthony.
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- Ava DuVernay: People Shouldn't Be Scared to Watch 'Origin' The Daily Beast
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