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When

Occurs on Sunday April 28 2024

Approximate running time: 2 hours and 15 minutes

Venue

Chester Playhouse
22 Pleasant Street
Chester NS B0J 1J0

Event Notes

× Written and directed by Academy Award nominee Ava DuVernay, Origin chronicles the tragedy and triumph of Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Isabel Wilkerson as she investigates a global phenomenon of epic proportions.

Portrayed by Academy Award nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor ( King Richard ), Isabel experiences unfathomable personal loss and love as she crosses continents and cultures to craft one of the defining American books of our time. Inspired by the New York Times best-seller Caste , Origin explores the mystery of history, the wonders of romance and a fight for the future of us all.

Currently sitting with a 97% Fresh Audience score on Rottentomatoes.com - Origin is “ An intellectual and fascinating piece of work that pulls on every emotion of your soul. ”.

Starring Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Jon Bernthal, Niecy Nash, Vera Farmiga and directed by Ava DuVernay

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Tickets:
Adults - $12 plus taxes and fees = $16.10
Youth (Under 20) - $8 plus taxes and fees = $11.50

Rated: PG-13 (Violence|Racism|Language|Some Disturbing Images|Thematic Material)
Genre: Drama
Run time: 2h 15m

Admission includes a bag of free popcorn courtesy of Chester Foodland.

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