Jeffrey Wright's career-crowning performance in "American Fiction" garners Oscar buzz

In the film "American Fiction," a writer named Thelonious "Monk" Ellison, who claims not to see race, writes a satirical novel titled "My Pafology" filled with stereotypes about Black life. The book becomes a commercial success, forcing Monk to assume a new identity as a debut author. The film explores the blind spots of the publishing industry and Monk's self-deception, while also delving into themes of family, identity, and the market's demand for certain narratives. "American Fiction" will be released in select theaters in December.