Being Ava DuVernay - Tonight the amazingly talented and introspective filmmaker Ava DuVernay is on Being Mary Jane. You'll see her discussing the prison industrial complex, but now learn more about this influential woman and catch her tonight at 9P/8C on Being Mary Jane! (Photo: Valerie Macon/Getty Images)
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The Debut - In 2010, Ava DuVernay made her directorial debut in 2008 with the hip hop documentary "This Is Life." It received rave reviews and was considered one hip hop documentary that had to be watched. (Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images)
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Love and Loss - In 2010, film critic Roger Ebert reviewed Ava's film "I Will Follow" as one of the best films about the loss of a loved one that has ever been made. This was the first narrative film that she wrote, directed and produced. (Photo: EPA/GEORGE FREY /LANDOV)
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Before Blowing Up - Ava DuVernay wasn't always a filmmaker when her career began. She started out as a publicist and film marketer, but after fallingin love with the idea of making films, she transitioned into directing. It wasn't a quick and easy road, but it's ended up being quite rewarding. (Photo: Jonathan Leibson/WireImage)
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Forward Movement - At the 2012 Sundance Film Festival, Ava won Best Director for her feature film "Middle of Nowehere" starring Omari Hardwick. (Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)
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Shake It Up With Scandal - Recently, Ava DuVernay has directed episodes of Scandal which continues to make people more aware of her budding talent.Don't miss her tonight on Being Mary Jane at 9P/8C!(Photo: Valerie Macon/Getty Images)
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