“Origin” (2023) is a powerful film that delves into the impact of caste systems on various societies. The narrative follows an author who, in the wake of personal tragedies and the murder of Trayvon Martin, investigates the links between different forms of systemic oppression. By connecting the dots between American slavery and segregation, the Holocaust, and the plight of Dalits in India, the film offers a comprehensive examination of caste-based discrimination. Through historical reenactments and biographical elements, it challenges viewers to rethink societal hierarchies and the shared mechanisms of dehumanization across different cultures​.

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