Ava DuVernay
Film director and screenwriter, Selma
Born
August 24th, 1972
52 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Ava DuVernay is a director and screenwriter. A significant work includes directing the film 'Selma', which depicts the 1965 voting rights marches from Selma to Montgomery. DuVernay also directed the acclaimed film '13th', a documentary that explores the history of racial inequality in the United States and its connection to mass incarceration. She became the first African American woman to win the Best Director prize at the Sundance Film Festival for 'Middle of Nowhere'. In addition to her filmmaking, DuVernay developed the television series 'Queen Sugar', which showcases African American stories and was critically well-received, notably for its female directors. Her work often focuses on social justice themes, aiming to provide a platform for underrepresented voices in media.
Directed 'Selma'
Created 'Queen Sugar'
Directed '13th'
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