Movie: American Fiction

Top 10 Billed Cast

Jeffrey Wright
Jeffrey Wright

Thelonious 'Monk' Ellison

John Ortiz
John Ortiz

Arthur

Erika Alexander
Erika Alexander

Coraline

Leslie Uggams
Leslie Uggams

Agnes Ellison

Sterling K. Brown
Sterling K. Brown

Clifford Ellison

Skyler Wright
Skyler Wright

Brittany

John Ales
John Ales

Leo

Patrick Fischler
Patrick Fischler

Mandel

Carmen Cusack
Carmen Cusack

Gilda

Joseph Marrella
Joseph Marrella

Matthew Wilson

Video Trailer American Fiction

Video: Official Trailer

Official Trailer

Official Trailer

Trailer 2

Trailer 2

'American Fiction' with Cord Jefferson, Sterling K. Brown & more | Academy Conversations

'American Fiction' with Cord Jefferson, Sterling K. Brown & more | Academy Conversations

21st Century Family – Featurette

21st Century Family – Featurette

American Artist – Featurette

American Artist – Featurette

AMERICAN FICTION | Directors Close-Up - Full Panel | 2024 Spirit Awards

AMERICAN FICTION | Directors Close-Up - Full Panel | 2024 Spirit Awards

AMERICAN FICTION Q&A | AFI FEST 2023

AMERICAN FICTION Q&A | AFI FEST 2023

AMERICAN FICTION Red Carpet | AFI FEST

AMERICAN FICTION Red Carpet | AFI FEST

Bookstore - Official Clip

Bookstore - Official Clip

Conversations @ Curzon | Jeffrey Wright on American Fiction and his love for Oppenheimer and docs

Conversations @ Curzon | Jeffrey Wright on American Fiction and his love for Oppenheimer and docs

All 19 videos

Official Trailer

Official Trailer - Trailer

Trailer 2

Trailer 2 - Trailer

'American Fiction' with Cord Jefferson, Sterling K. Brown & more | Academy Conversations

'American Fiction' with Cord Jefferson, Sterling K. Brown & more | Academy Conversations - Featurette

21st Century Family – Featurette

21st Century Family – Featurette - Featurette

American Artist – Featurette

American Artist – Featurette - Behind the Scenes

AMERICAN FICTION | Directors Close-Up - Full Panel | 2024 Spirit Awards

AMERICAN FICTION | Directors Close-Up - Full Panel | 2024 Spirit Awards - Featurette

AMERICAN FICTION Q&A | AFI FEST 2023

AMERICAN FICTION Q&A | AFI FEST 2023 - Featurette

AMERICAN FICTION Red Carpet | AFI FEST

AMERICAN FICTION Red Carpet | AFI FEST - Featurette

Bookstore - Official Clip

Bookstore - Official Clip - Clip

Conversations @ Curzon | Jeffrey Wright on American Fiction and his love for Oppenheimer and docs

Conversations @ Curzon | Jeffrey Wright on American Fiction and his love for Oppenheimer and docs - Featurette

Cord Jefferson Thinks We Can Laugh About Race in AMERICAN FICTION | TIFF 2023

Cord Jefferson Thinks We Can Laugh About Race in AMERICAN FICTION | TIFF 2023 - Featurette

Film Independent Presents AMERICAN FICTION Q&A with Cord Jefferson

Film Independent Presents AMERICAN FICTION Q&A with Cord Jefferson - Featurette

First Look – Featurette

First Look – Featurette - Featurette

Inside AMERICAN FICTION: A Bold Conversation on Race and Representation

Inside AMERICAN FICTION: A Bold Conversation on Race and Representation - Featurette

Jeffrey Wright Is “Monk” – Featurette

Jeffrey Wright Is “Monk” – Featurette - Behind the Scenes

Los Angeles Premiere Sizzle

Los Angeles Premiere Sizzle - Featurette

Meet Mr. Leigh... The Wanted Fugitive

Meet Mr. Leigh... The Wanted Fugitive - Clip

Oscar Winner Cord Jefferson discusses his film AMERICAN FICTION

Oscar Winner Cord Jefferson discusses his film AMERICAN FICTION - Featurette

Page To Screen – Featurette

Page To Screen – Featurette - Featurette

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