There's a whole lotta truth in "American Fiction". A funny, sad, satirical look at "giving the people what they want".

The main character, "Monk", is an author and writing professor whose books haven't been very profitable. He's African American, but doesn't write from the white-people approved stereotypical African American POV. His family doesn't fit that mold either. He meets another African American author who has written a best-selling debut novel that totally plays into those stereotypes. He hates the book and hates the fact that it is being completely devoured by people who only seem to enjoy reading about African Americans when they fit into their not-so-subtle bigoted stereotypes. His frustration and disgust lead him - using a pseudonym - to write his own book that plays on those stereotypes. And boy....does he ever!

While all of this is going on in his professional life, he's also struggling with personal issues. He's estranged from his brother, and rarely talks with his sister & mother. There's a lot going on with Monk. We watch as he tries to hold on to his personal values, and mend old relationships while beginning a new one. Oh - and hopefully become a successful, and not just a published, author. Be sure to watch until the end credits start rolling. The ending (endings?) is great.