★★★★★ OUT 8 MARCH CINEMAS
Ava DuVernay’s (Selma) biographical drama delves into the creation of Isabel Wilkerson’s 2020 non-fiction bestseller Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents. During her voyage of discovery, Wilkerson (Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor) experiences a series of devastating personal losses that give her mission greater meaning. The result is a film that works as both a broad educational tool and a tender portrait of grief. It may ultimately feel too simplistic for those who’ve read the book - and too scholastic in places for those who haven’t - but it remains a powerful conversation-starter.