Ava DuVernay's new film "Origin" is loosely based on Isabel Wilkerson's nonfiction book "Caste."
DuVernay told BI that she sought to "humanize" Martin in the film, and obtained his mother's blessing.
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Before moving forward with any plans to depict Martin in the film, DuVernay contacted his mother, Sybrina Fulton, for consent.
"By speaking to what was shown, you humanize him," she told BI.
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