Oscar-nominated "American Fiction" is a comedy-drama that tells the story of a frustrated African-American novelist-professor who writes an outlandish satire of stereotypical "Black" books, only for it to be mistaken for serious literature and published to high sales and critical praise.

It was named one of the top 10 films of 2023 by the American Film Institute. It also received five nominations at the 96th Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Jeffrey Wright, with Cord Jefferson winning Best Adapted Screenplay. The film is rated R for language throughout, some drug use, sexual references and brief violence.

The Social Justice group will discuss "American Fiction" when we meet online at 7 pm on Thursday, Nov. 21st. Participants are encouraged to watch the movie before the meeting — but everyone is welcome whether they've seen the film or not. The movie is available on several streaming services, including Amazon Prime Video.

If you need access to the film, please contact Pastor Leslie. Funds are available to help pay fees if needed. Social Justice meetings begin at 7 pm, using the worship Zoom link. Contact Meg Sumowiec or Pastor Leslie for more info.