How Cord Jefferson turned a novel about race into American Fiction the year's buzziest comedy
The book industry often categorizes books by Black writers in narrow and stereotypical ways.
Percival Everett's novel Erasure has been adapted into a biting satire that critiques the publishing and media industry's appetite for stereotypically Black narratives. [ more ]
Advice from a critic: Read 'Erasure' before seeing 'American Fiction'
The film American Fiction is based on the novel Erasure by Percival Everett, which is a scathing and prescient satire on race and the politics of art.
Cord Jefferson, an Emmy-winning TV writer, adapted and directed the film, which has attracted well-placed admirers and is set to release on December 15. [ more ]
Percival Everett on 'James,' Attending Oscars For 'American Fiction,' More
Jim in Percival Everett's novel Jim is portrayed with great dignity, altruism, and intelligence, emerging as a self-determined character.
Everett's novel James reimagines Jim from The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn with new depth and complexity, filling in blank spaces left by Twain. [ more ]
American Fiction Is a Breezy Satire Anchored by a Remarkable Jeffrey Wright
The film adaptation of Percival Everett's novel Erasure, titled American Fiction, retains some of the sharpness of the original but with a lighter tone.
The film addresses complicated and controversial ideas while remaining approachable and appealing to a wider audience. [ more ]