American Fiction

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American Fiction Sweeps Oscars: Director Calls for Diversity in Hollywood

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Director Cord Jefferson wins big at the Oscars for 'American Fiction' and urges Hollywood to support emerging talents. Will the film take home Best Picture? Read more!

'American Fiction' made a stunning sweep at the Oscars, with director Cord Jefferson taking home the award for Best Adapted Screenplay. In his heartfelt acceptance speech, Jefferson expressed his gratitude, emphasizing the importance of diversity in the industry. The film, adapted from Percival Everett's novel 'Erasure,' resonated with audiences and critics alike for its poignant storytelling.

Amid the accolades, Jefferson used his platform to advocate for more opportunities for up-and-coming creatives in Hollywood. He emphasized the need for inclusive representation and support for diverse voices. 'American Fiction' not only captivated viewers with its narrative but also sparked conversations about the need for change in the film industry.

As the buzz around 'American Fiction' continues to grow, speculation mounts about its chances of winning Best Picture. Nominated in multiple categories, including Best Actor and Supporting Actor, the film has become a frontrunner for the prestigious award. Audiences are eagerly anticipating the outcome, eager to see if 'American Fiction' will clinch the coveted title.

In a surprising turn of events, 'American Fiction' emerged victorious over strong contenders at the Oscars, solidifying its place as a standout in cinematic history. Director Cord Jefferson's plea for diversity has struck a chord in the industry, paving the way for more inclusive narratives to flourish. The success of 'American Fiction' not only celebrates its remarkable storytelling but also highlights the power of representation on the big screen, leaving a lasting impact on the film industry.

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'American Fiction' takes home Oscar for best adapted screenplay (WLS-TV)

"This means the world to me," said director Cord Jefferson during his acceptance speech. The film was adapted from Percival Everett's "Erasure," a 2001 novel ...

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'American Fiction's Cord Jefferson Pleads With Hollywood To Give ... (Deadline)

American Fiction's Cord Jefferson is officially an Oscar winner — and he's pleading with Hollywood studios to give more up and coming creatives a shot at ...

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American Fiction Writer Cord Jefferson Implores Hollywood to Take ... (PEOPLE.com)

'American Fiction' won Best Adapted Screenplay at the 2024 Academy Awards, being named over other nominees Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach for 'Barbie', ...

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Boston-based film 'American Fiction' wins Oscar for Best Adaptive ... (masslive.com)

The movie is based off Percival Everett's 2001 novel “Erasure,” which follows Thelonious “Monk” Ellison, portrayed by Jeffrey Wright in the film.

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'American Fiction' takes best adapted screenplay Oscar (Houston Chronicle)

The film starring Jeffrey Wright has been tapped as an underdog surprise in this year's Academy Awards and Jefferson gave a speech begging for Hollywood to ...

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Review: 'American Fiction' is a smart, overstuffed satire on racial ... (The Huntington News)

Erika Alexander and Jeffrey Wright star in the satirical dramedy “American Fiction.” The film, based on the novel “Erasure,” was nominated for five Academy ...

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Oscars 2024: 'American Fiction' and 'Anatomy of a Fall' win ... (WTMX)

While many thought it would be a battle of Barbenheimer in the Best Adapted Screenplay category, it turns out neither Barbie nor Oppenheimer wound up with ...

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'American Fiction' takes home Oscar for best adapted screenplay (WABC-TV)

"This means the world to me," said director Cord Jefferson during his acceptance speech. The film was adapted from Percival Everett's "Erasure," a 2001 novel ...

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American Fiction, filmed in Boston, Brookline and Scituate, wins ... (Boston 25 News)

Director Cord Jefferson and adapted from Pervical Everett's 2001 novel Erasue, the satire follows a frustrated author and professor who unexpectedly gets rich ...

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Can 'American Fiction' take home best picture? Director talks ... (KGO-TV)

"American Fiction" is nominated for five Oscars this year including best picture and best actor in both a leading and supporting role.

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Former Root Staff Writer Cord Jefferson Wins Oscar For 'American ... (The Root)

He shouted out Hollywood's need to make smaller pictures for less money.

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Latin American fiction 'booms' again on International Booker prize ... (The Guardian)

Spotlighting novels from Argentinia, Venezuela, Brazil and Peru, works from the continent make up a quarter of this year's nominees.

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International Booker Prize longlist signals second 'boom' in Latin ... (The Bookseller)

South American authors account for almost a quarter of this year's International Booker Prize longlist, with books representing Brazil, Argentina, ...

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Amazon MGM Studios wins big with 'American Fiction' at the 2024 ... (About Amazon)

Screenwriter and director Cord Jefferson took home his first Academy Award for 'American Fiction.' Here are the plot details and streaming options.

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Filmed in Scituate, 'American Fiction' receives Oscar at 96th ... (The Patriot Ledger)

Filmed in Scituate, 'American Fiction' takes home Oscar for best adapted screenplay during the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday.

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Tucson-born Cord Jefferson wins Oscar for 'American Fiction' (Arizona Daily Star)

Tucson's Cord Jefferson won an Oscar Sunday for best adapted screenplay for writing "American Fiction." It was his first film and his first time directing.

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Oscars 2024 Winners: 'Oppenheimer' Wins Best Picture, Cillian ... (The Wall Street Journal)

American Fiction” won the Oscar for best adapted screenplay, a triumph for writer-director Cord Jefferson, whose publishing-industry satire marks his first ...

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Tucson native Cord Jefferson wins Oscar for 'American Fiction ... (KJZZ)

Tucson native Cord Jefferson won the award for best adapted screenplay for his satirical film, “American Fiction,” at the Academy Awards on Sunday night.

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'American Fiction' director Cord Jefferson stresses the importance of ... (Yahoo! Voices)

The writer-director talked about how the Black community is “just as nuanced and complex and diverse as any other group […] The post 'American Fiction' ...

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