"[A] whip-smart, nimble satire."—Robert Daniels, RogerEbert.com

"An impressive debut from Jefferson, who has seamlessly made the leap from the small to big screen with a strong comedic voice and characters crafted with empathy and care."—Jourdain Searles, Indiewire

"Wright is a magnetic wonder."—Nick Schager, The Daily Beast

Thelonious “Monk” Ellison's writing career has stalled because his work isn’t deemed “Black enough.” Monk, a writer and English professor, writes a satirical novel under a pseudonym, aiming to expose the publishing world's hypocrisies. The book’s immediate success forces him to get deeper enmeshed in his assumed identity and challenges his closely-held worldviews.

Nominated for 5 Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Adapted Screenplay!

A Blue Carpet Dash Film