Ava DuVernay has been named the Global Trailblazer Award recipient for her work as a social impact filmmaker who celebrates and explores themes of human rights and racial equity. Read More
“King Richard” Oscar nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor stars in the Neon drama
Ava DuVernay‘s latest drama “Origin” has added an original song to its Oscar prospects.
“Origin” explores author Isabel Wilkerson’s theory on the American caste system. Read More
The 26th annual SCAD Savannah Film Festival opens with “Nyad,” closes with “Origin,” and will feature a first look at “The Color Purple” with director Blitz Bazawule.
Angela Davis once said that “walls turned sideways are bridges,” and that’s something Ava DuVernay definitely believes. Not only did she say it while introducing Origin here at the Toronto International Film Festival, the movie reflects it.