American Fiction (2023)

American Fiction (2023)

2023 R 117 Minutes

Comedy | Drama

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, aimi...

Overall Rating

7 / 10
Verdict: Good
  • ScreenZealots

    ScreenZealots

    6 / 10
    Some films seem destined to encourage debate, and “American Fiction” is going to result in a lot of it. This is the type of project that is challenging and confrontational, yet will also appeal to a broad, diverse crowd. I’m torn on it overa... Read the full review »
  • WHAT I LIKED: Be it your race, gender or sexuality, your cultural identity plays a big part in defining who you are. But if you're part of a marginalised group, the chances are that identity will also limit your life chances. Adapted from the nov... Read the full review »