About the Film
Thelonious “Monk” Ellison’s writing career has stalled because his work isn’t deemed “Black enough.” Monk, a writer and English professor, writes a satirical novel under a pseudonym, aiming to expose the publishing world’s hypocrisies. The book’s immediate success forces him to get deeper enmeshed in his assumed identity and challenges his closely-held worldviews.
Nominated for 5 Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Actor – Jeffrey Wright, Best Supporting Actor – Sterling K. Brown, and Best Adapted Screenplay.
“A triumphant satire about race, exploitation, family and identity that’s as rich and captivating as [Wright’s] tour-de-force.” – The Daily Beast
Film Info
Dates
Feb 23, 2024 – Feb 25, 2024
Showtimes
Fri/Sat at 7pm, Sun at 6pmRated
RRun Time
117 minDirected by
Cord JeffersonAssisted Listening