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Saturday Afternoon Movie “American Fiction” (2023)

Published: April 18, 2026; Aithor: Julia Sonrisa

When: April 25, 2026
Where: St. Agnes Library

Address: 444 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024

Phone: +1 212-621-0619

Join us for a free screening of American Fiction (2023), the sharp and darkly funny debut feature from director Cord Jefferson. Starring Jeffrey Wright in a career-defining role, this acclaimed satire follows a frustrated novelist who, fed up with the publishing industry’s narrow expectations, writes a deliberately stereotypical book under a pseudonym — only to watch it become a runaway success. What begins as a joke quickly turns into a biting exploration of authenticity, identity, and the cost of selling out.

Adapted from the novel Erasure by Percival Everett, American Fiction balances razor-sharp social commentary with warmth, wit, and unexpected emotional depth. Both provocative and deeply human, the film invites audiences to reflect on who gets to tell stories — and who decides which stories matter. Stay after the screening for an open discussion with fellow film lovers.

Time: 2:00-4:00 pm EST

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