An author frustrated about his works not getting the recognition he thinks they deserve writes a pandering book in a way to protest about it.

The movie is a fascinating parody of identity politics and the never-ending divide between art and entertainment. Is it better to make something profound, complex, and artistic that is going to be consumed by a select group of people, or something soulless, derivative, formulaic, etc; i.e., cater to the masses?

American Fiction is a hilariously well-written film that is enjoyable from beginning to end. Jeffrey Wright is really funny and you can easily sympathize with his character.