Ava DuVernay

Glynn Turman Gets His Flowers on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Surrounded by legends and loved ones, Turman reflects on a six-decade career that’s still going strong.
07/14/2025

Ava DuVernay to Be Awarded Smithsonian’s Great Americans Medal

The filmmaker joins Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Colin Powell in receiving the museum’s prestigious honor.
04/17/2025

Ava DuVernay Explains Why Marriage and Motherhood Were Never in Her Plans

The celebrated director shares why she opted out of societal expectations in a candid new interview.
01/31/2025

Netflix and Ava DuVernay Settle Defamation Lawsuit Over 'When They See Us'

Netflix will donate $1 million to the Innocence Project, and the former prosecutor, Linda Fairstein, will not receive any money
06/05/2024

2024 NAACP Image Awards: Queen of Documentaries: 5 Powerful Non-Fiction Films Directed by Ava DuVernay
55th NAACP Image Awards

The award-winning director has a knack for using her powerful lens to depict groundbreaking stories that tackle music, race, culture, and corrupt systems.
02/23/2024

Ava DuVernay's 'Origin' Redefines Filmmaking With a Visionary Approach

In an exclusive interview with BET.com, DuVernay, lead actor Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, and Emmy-winning actress Niecy Nash-Betts discuss the film's creation, the power of cinema, and the profound impact of telling stories that matter.
01/19/2024

‘Origin’ is a Deeply Emotional Look into Race and Caste

Ava DuVernay’s biographical drama is a tearjerker and worth every penny.
12/28/2023
Ava DuVernay attends a red carpet for the movie "Origin" at the 80th Venice International Film Festival on September 06, 2023 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Maria Moratti/Getty Images)

Ava DuVernay Wants 10,000 16-Year-Olds to Experience Her Latest Film ‘Origin’ for Free

“Origin” explores author Isabel Wilkerson's theory on the American caste system.
10/14/2023