During her succession in the industry, DuVernay has been a vocal and staunch advocate for women and people of color in Hollywood.
Black directors brought in a combined $1.3 billion at the box office in 2018
2018 revealed Black audiences’ box office power, proving to the gatekeepers of Hollywood that Black film, with Black casts, are indeed financial viable.
Ava DuVernay continues to boss up with multi-million dollar Warner Bros. deal
In the short time DuVernay has been directing, she has been a major success.
Akin Omotoso’s film ‘Vaya’ takes us on a journey to the South African ‘city of gold’
The filmmaker’s attention to detail has certainly paid off as there is a level of authenticity that exudes out of the screen.
How Ava DuVernay is helping these 5 women directors get their shine
In the short time Ava DuVernay has been directing, she has been a major success.
Getty Images partners with director Ava DuVernay for new ARRAY Grant
With such a diverse and prestigious panel like this, how can a grant like this not push the culture forward?
How LA Mayor and Ava DuVernay are making the entertainment industry more diverse
No matter the field, diversity improves the quality and cultural accuracy of the work.