In one of the most impressive directorial debuts in recent memory, Cord Jefferson delivers a wickedly sharp and bitingly hilarious satire in American Fiction that masterfully tackles issues of race, identity, and cultural commodification. With stellar performances, smart writing, and Jefferson’s confident direction, American Fiction emerges as a significant and timely work that challenges audiences to reflect on the complexities of representation and authenticity in American culture. And it could just be a major player come awards season. The film centres on Thelonious “Monk” Ellison (a brilliant Jeffrey Wright),...