“Touching, funny dramedy” The Independent
Intelligent, often hilarious American comedy-drama. Jeffrey Wright stars as Monk, a frustrated novelist who challenges and satirises prevailing literary stereotypes about “Black” experience.
Winner of Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar and BAFTA.
“A comedy that’s furious yet funny, empathetic yet unafraid to call bullshit, and emotionally grounded” Rolling Stone
Starring: Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross, John Ortiz, Erika Alexander, Leslie Uggams, Adam Brody, Issa Rae, Sterling K. Brown.
Awards: Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar; BAFTA Best Adapted Screenplay; Toronto International Film Festival People’s Choice Award; 6 Black Reel Awards.
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