'American Fiction' Triumphs at Toronto Film Festival, Foreshadowing Oscar Success

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"American Fiction" has won the People's Choice Award at the 2023 Toronto Film Festival. The film, directed by Cord Jefferson and starring Jeffrey Wright, is a satirical take on the publishing industry's treatment of serious works by Black writers. The award is often considered a harbinger for the Best Picture Oscar, with past winners including "Nomadland" and "Green Book." "American Fiction" is scheduled for release in November.
Topics:entertainment#american-fiction#cord-jefferson#film-festival#jeffrey-wright#peoples-choice-award#toronto-film-festival
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