DuVernay will be in attendance for the screening of the film, which she wrote, produced and directed.
It results in a deeply moving portrait of grief and healing both personally and in the world.
DuVernay deftly weaves Isabel Wilkersons big idea about how we live into a beautiful narrative of passion and discovery.

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I cant wait for Toronto audiences to feel its power.
Paul Garnes and DuVernay producedOriginunder her ARRAY Filmworks banner, and Thane Watkins serves as co-executive producer.
The 48th annual Toronto International Film Festival runs from September 7-17.Tickets are on sale now for theOriginscreening.

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