Ava DuVernay
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Lily Gladstone, Paul Giamatti, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, and more — every 2024 Oscars episode of The Awardist podcast
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Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor explains why Origin was 'one of the hardest things' she's made — and why it's so personal
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Killers of the Flower Moon solidifes Oscars chances as Best Picture frontrunner
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Why Ava DuVernay is a 'different person' after directing Origin
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SCAD Savannah Film Festival lineup features Nyad, Origin, and first look at The Color Purple
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11 must-see movies at 2023 fall film festivals, from Bradley Cooper's Maestro to major Oscars contenders
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25 essential inspirational movies
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HFPA in crisis: Scandals that rocked the Golden Globes over the years
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Ava DuVernay celebrates 'Regeneration' exhibit at Academy Museum: 'We Black folks have always been present'
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Naomi star Kaci Walfall breaks down that season finale cliffhanger
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How DC comics hero Naomi made the leap from page to screen in record time
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David Oyelowo on how Oscar voters held Selma to a higher standard than white biopics
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29 directors who made a name at Sundance
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Naomi review: Ava DuVernay's CW show is an intriguing origin story with an uncertain future
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What to Watch: Ava DuVernay's Naomi joins The CW's superhero series lineup
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Naomi won't feature any Arrowverse crossovers in season 1
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Naomi develops a Superman-like power and finds alien technology in new teaser trailer
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Naomi reveals DC superhero's geeky passion and winged mentor in new photos
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Ava DuVernay, Arrow EP developing a series about DC's Naomi at the CW
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Queen Sugar to end with its upcoming seventh season
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Colin in Black & White review: A challenging portrait of the athlete as a young man
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Colin in Black & White star Jaden Michael hopes to win over Colin Kaepernick's critics
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See the best looks from the 2021 Met Gala red carpet
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Get a first look at Netflix's Colin Kaepernick series Colin in Black & White
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The CW orders Naomi and All American spin-off to series, reworking Powerpuff pilot
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Naomi actress perfectly recreates DC comic in first photo from Ava DuVernay's CW pilot
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Ava DuVernay is making an animated Netflix series based on the Wings of Fire kids books
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DC cancels upcoming New Gods, The Trench superhero films from Ava DuVernay and James Wan
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Ava DuVernay's Naomi pilot casts Power actress as the DC Comics hero
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Ava DuVernay is sending Oprah memes to Oprah
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Time's Up vows to hold HFPA accountable following diversity pledge: 'The clock is ticking'
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MPA source challenges Golden Globes voter's claims about recruiting Black journalists
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HFPA addresses lack of Black voters during Golden Globes telecast: 'We have our own work to do'
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Ava DuVernay addresses Golden Globes' 'widely known' lack of Black inclusion
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The Powerpuff Girls, Ava DuVernay's Naomi receive pilot orders at the CW
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What makes a Black movie 'Black'?
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The Bordelons are fighting for their lives in Queen Sugar season 5 trailer
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Rosario Dawson, Ava DuVernay team up for DMZ comic adaptation on HBO Max
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Mary-Louise Parker and Nick Offerman to play Colin Kaepernick's adoptive parents in Netflix series
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Joe Biden defeats Donald Trump in presidential election, celebrities react with jubilance
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See first trailer for Ramin Bahrani's Netflix epic The White Tiger
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Ava DuVernay's Colin Kaepernick series casts Jaden Michael as the athlete and activist
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Ava DuVernay introduces Hollywood's next wave of cinematic talent
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Get a first look at Ramin Bahrani's The White Tiger, starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas
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Kerry Washington, Dan Levy, Ava DuVernay, more react to Breonna Taylor grand jury decision
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Ava DuVernay, Gina Prince-Bythewood bonded over calling out toxic men on set
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Ava DuVernay on how she's using her influence to amplify marginalized voices in Hollywood
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When They See Us star Ethan Herisse to narrate Yusef Salaam and Ibi Zoboi's Punching the Air
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Celebrities pay tribute to Congressman John Lewis: 'Thank you for your service'
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Celebrities revisit seeing Hamilton live as filmed version hits Disney+
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The United States of Movies — 51 iconic films
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Colin Kaepernick teaming up with Ava DuVernay for Netflix series about his high school years
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Idris Elba, Halle Berry join TIFF lineup, Toronto festival unveils coronavirus changes
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When They See Us, 13th available for free on Netflix ahead of Juneteenth
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Grey's Anatomy showrunner shares how she got away with teen 'mistakes' because she was white
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Recommended movies, shows, podcasts, and more addressing systemic racism and police brutality
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Selma director Ava DuVernay among six newly elected to Academy's board of governors
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The Simpsons, When They See Us, Succession, and more honored by Peabody Awards
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Ava DuVernay's Selma now available to stream for free
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Selma star says Oscar voters blacklisted film over cast's 'I Can't Breathe' T-shirts
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From Quincy Jones' cameo to that last kiss, Ava DuVernay on the Cherish the Day finale
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Xosha Roquemore on her new Ava DuVernay series Cherish the Day
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They've Gotta Have Us trailer celebrates 3 generations of black excellence in film