Ep 467: American Fiction

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02/18/24 • 71 min

Are we truth tellers or pafological liars in our discussion of Cord Jefferson’s American Fiction?

The last film in our round up of Best Picture nominees proves to be the slipperiest yet, melding a touching family drama with a searing satire on race in American literature.

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Are we truth tellers or pafological liars in our discussion of Cord Jefferson’s American Fiction?

The last film in our round up of Best Picture nominees proves to be the slipperiest yet, melding a touching family drama with a searing satire on race in American literature.

Write us an insightful essay on the best picture race at [email protected] or assess our potential on instagram or Twitter.

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