Overview of American Fiction

American Fiction is a film that follows the story of Thelonious Monk Ellison, a moderately successful novelist struggling to get his esoteric manuscript published. Frustrated with the publishing industry's focus on stories about hyper-sexualized, uneducated black characters, Monk decides to write a satirical book under a pseudonym to critique this trend. The book becomes a hit, leading to a movie offer and lucrative deals, but Monk finds himself sinking deeper into a world that conflicts with his own artistic vision.