It shouldn’t be this way. That is a deficit to us. A deficit to the culture. DuVernay directed Selma, an Oscar nominee for Best Picture, and 13th, an Oscar nominee for Best Documentary Feature.

Ava DuVernay, Colman Domingo and Sheryl Lee Ralph are among the presenters at the Truth Awards. Hosted by the Better Brothers ...

Filmmaker Ava DuVernay delivered powerful commentary ... Reflecting on the unexpected global impact of '13th,' DuVernay expressed surprise at its widespread resonance. "I thought it would sit ...

In this 30-minute interview, Oprah Winfrey sits down with director Ava DuVernay to discuss her Oscar-nominated film, historical cycles of oppression and the broken prison system.

A typical afternoon at Ava DuVernay’s sprawling ... producer (“Selma,” “13th,” “When They See Us”) and Oprah bestie has proven an industry rebel simply by leading by example.

This year, she had Donna Langley, chairman of NBCUniversal entertainment & studios, and filmmakers Ava DuVernay and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy as her co-hosts – describing the trio as “formidable ...

Filmmaker Ava DuVernay emphasized the role of allies, stating that true support means to “listen and follow directions.” Her words serve as a reminder that allyship is not about centering ...

When I first met Ava DuVernay, I had no idea how great an impact ... from Selma to her prison documentary 13th, and to empower important storytellers—by choosing only female directors to helm ...

Ava DuVernay is a visionary filmmaker who has shattered conventions to showcase the Black experience. This year, the spotlight found its way to DuVernay in a never-seen-before way. At the ...

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