Ava DuVernay’s Inclusive Storytelling Transforms Hollywood
Director Ava DuVernay is revolutionizing Hollywood through innovative financing and inclusive storytelling. Her film 'Origin' raised $38 million independently....
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NEON’s Nationwide Screening: Ava DuVernay’s Origin + Q&A
NEON announces nationwide screening of Ava DuVernay's Origin in 500 theaters on February 28, featuring exclusive Q&A with the acclaimed director....
NEON’s Nationwide Screening: Ava DuVernay’s Origin + Q&A –
NEON presents nationwide screenings of Ava DuVernay's critically acclaimed film Origin with exclusive Q&A sessions across the country....
Ava DuVernay’s August 28 Short Film to Air on OWN Network
Ava DuVernay's short film 'August 28: A Day in the Life of a People' airs on OWN Network, featuring star-studded cast exploring pivotal moments in...
Judge Allows Linda Fairsteins Lawsuit Against Ava Duvernay
Judge allows Linda Fairstein to sue Netflix and Ava DuVernay over her portrayal in 'When They See Us.' Former prosecutor claims reputation damage from the...
Apple Music: Ava DuVernay Directs Ad with Mary, Taraji, Kerry
Ava DuVernay directs Apple Music commercial featuring Mary J. Blige, Kerry Washington, and Taraji P. Henson in nostalgic mixtape-themed ad....
Actress Suzzanne Douglas Dies at 64
Actress Suzzanne Douglas, best known for playing Robert Townsend's wife in The Parent'hood, died at age 64. She also appeared in Ava DuVernay's When They...
Colin Kaepernick Launches SPAC for $287.5M
Colin Kaepernick launches Mission Advancement Corp, a SPAC aiming to raise $287.5 million in partnership with The Najafi Cos, featuring a board of 100% BIPOC...
Ava DuVernay’s Native American Family Drama Coming to NBC
Ava Duvernay partners with NBC to create 'Sovereign,' the first Native American family drama for network television. The series chronicles an Indigenous family's struggle to...
Netflix Announces Limited Series ‘Colin in Black & White’
Netflix announces 'Colin in Black & White,' a limited series exploring Colin Kaepernick's high school years. Created by Kaepernick and Ava DuVernay, the show reveals...
All Female Team Helming Season 3 of OWN’s “QUEEN SUGAR”
OWN's Queen Sugar announces all-female directorial team for season 3, led by Ava DuVernay and including newcomers Nijla Mu'min and Christina Choe....
JORDAN PEELE, FRANCES McDORMAND, AVA DuVERNAY AND ROB REINER
Jordan Peele, Ava DuVernay, and Rob Reiner were honored at the 9th Annual African American Film Critics Awards. Get Out won Best Picture with Peele...
Queen Sugar Returns with Family Struggles and New Challenges
Queen Sugar returns with the Bordelon siblings facing new challenges as they honor their father's legacy. The Ava DuVernay series continues exploring family bonds....
Oprah Winfrey and Ava Duvernay Announce Film Partnership
Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Films partners with filmmaker Ava DuVernay on first-look deal for TV and digital projects. Queen Sugar renewed for third season....
Ava DuVernay’s “13th” Documentary Trailer Out
Ava DuVernay's powerful documentary 13th explores the connection between the 13th Amendment and America's mass incarceration crisis through archival footage and expert testimony....
Ava Duvernay Reveals a Secret about Queen Sugar
Ava DuVernay reveals Meshell Ndegeocello as the composer for Queen Sugar TV series. The acclaimed director shared the exciting news after keeping it secret for...
Queen Sugar at 2016 Essence Festival
OWN's Queen Sugar made a major splash at 2016 Essence Festival with creator Ava DuVernay, executive producer Oprah Winfrey, and the full cast....
Ryan Coogler and Ava DuVernay Host Benefit Concert in Flint
Directors Ryan Coogler and Ava DuVernay hosted a benefit concert in Flint, Michigan during Oscar Sunday to raise awareness for the city's water crisis. The...
Ava DuVernay, Marvin Sapp Honored at 12th McDonald’s 365Black Awards
The 12th annual McDonald's 365Black Awards honors Ava DuVernay, Dr. Marvin Sapp, and other African-American leaders during ESSENCE Festival weekend in New Orleans....
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The 12th annual McDonald's 365Black Awards honor exceptional African-American leaders during ESSENCE Festival weekend in New Orleans, featuring Ava DuVernay and Dr. Marvin Sapp....
Ava DuVernay Directs Hurricane Katrina Film
Ava DuVernay announces new Hurricane Katrina film project following her success with Selma. The acclaimed director shares her journey from publicist to filmmaker....
African-American Leaders Unite to Fund Free Selma Screenings
African-American business leaders nationwide unite to fund free Selma movie screenings for students. The initiative expands from NYC to multiple cities including Boston, Nashville, and...
New York Leaders Fund Free Screenings of Selma for Students
27 African-American business leaders in New York created a fund to provide free Selma movie screenings for 27,000 students grades 7-9, running January 8-19....
Glory – John Legend & Common (Selma Lyric Video)
Watch the official lyric video for John Legend and Common's "Glory" from the acclaimed film Selma. The powerful song earned Golden Globe and Critics' Choice...
ESSENCE Partners with Tyler Perry for Black Men in Hollywood
ESSENCE partners with Tyler Perry for Black Men in Hollywood celebration during Oscar week 2014, honoring breakthrough performers and spotlighting role models for young men...