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Every Ava DuVernay Film, Ranked

With her new film, Origin, opening in theaters, here is every film directed by the beloved filmmaker Ava DuVernay.

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Ava Duvernay’s Partially Completed Series Canceled at Starz Due to Writers Strike

The untitled romantic drama series from director Ava Duvernay would have starred Joshua Jackson and Lauren Ridloff.

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Jon Bernthal Heads Up Origin Trailer From Ava DuVernay

Ava DuVernay presents the cinematographic adaptation of Isabel Wilkerson's 2020 acclaimed novel, with Jon Bernthal and Vera Farmiga as leads.

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Here Are Some of the Best Women Directors Working Today

Women directors are still in the vast minority, but some of the world's most memorable films have been provided by visionary women like these.

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Ava DuVernay Is Turning the Nonfiction Book Caste Into a Movie

The film's cast includes Aunjanue Ellis, Vera Farmiga, Nick Offerman, Victoria Pedretti, and Finn Wittrock.

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New Gods: What Happened to Ava Duvernay's DC Sci-Fi Epic?

DC has announced and canceled dozens of films over the years. Ava Duvernay's New Gods movie was one of the most interesting to meet that fate.

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These Great Documentaries Explain Complex Subjects in Understandable Ways

Documentaries can be gripping and engaging while simultaneously educating audiences on difficult topics, and these are some of the best.

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The titular boy tries to be himself and wears make-up and cross-dresses much to his parents dismay
Here's How Funny Boy Has Opened Doors for South Asian Cinema

Funny Boy is a collaboration between Selvadurai, Deepa Mehta, and Ava DuVernay that advances South Asian representation in mainstream media.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Biopic Selma Moves Forward
Here Are 5 Reasons Why Selma is the Best MLK Jr. Movie

Selma has garnered acclaim and praise from critics and audiences and it’s only fitting that it's the best film to watch on Martin Luther King Day.

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DC Comic Naomi CW series Ava DuVernay synopsis revealed
Naomi Series Synopsis Offers Hero Origin Story

The new CW series based on the DC comic of the same name reveals a first episode synopsis.

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DMZ: What Can Fans Expect from Ava DuVernay's New DC Comics Series on HBO Max?
DMZ: What Can Fans Expect from Ava DuVernay's New DC Comics Series on HBO Max?

DuVernay and Robert Patino teased their upcoming HBO Max series DMZ starring Rosario Dawson.

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Colin in Black & White Trailer Begins Kaepernick's Game-Changing Journey on Netflix
Colin in Black & White Trailer Begins Kaepernick's Game-Changing Journey on Netflix

The mini-series chronicles Kaepernick's life beginning in his teen years, starring Jaden Michael as a young Colin in high school on his way to an amazing career in baseball.

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Naomi First Look Reveals Ava DuVernay's New DC TV Show as Filming Begins
Naomi First Look Reveals Ava DuVernay's New DC TV Show as Filming Begins

Writer Ava DuVernay updated fans on Twitter with a new photo announcing filming is officially underway on The CW's series Naomi.

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The New Gods Director Ava DuVernay Thanks Co-Writer After Warner Bros. Cancels DC Epic
The New Gods Director Ava DuVernay Thanks Co-Writer After Warner Bros. Cancels DC Epic

Filmmaker Ava DuVernay has tweeted an official response to Warner Bros. pulling the plug on her DCEU project, New Gods.

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Justice League Actor Welcomes Darkseid Recasting in Ava DuVernay's The New Gods
Justice League Actor Welcomes Darkseid Recasting in Ava DuVernay's The New Gods

Darkseid actor Ray Porter is fine with having his role recast In future DC Comics movies.

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The New Gods Director Teases Appearance of Super Obscure DC Comics Character
The New Gods Director Teases Appearance of Super Obscure DC Comics Character

New Gods movie director Ava DuVernay teases the obscure DC Comics godly character All Widow.

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Ava DuVernay's DC Movie The New Gods Gets Acclaimed Batman Writer Tom King
Ava DuVernay's DC Movie The New Gods Gets Acclaimed Batman Writer Tom King

Tom King will co-write The New Gods for Warner Bros. and DC Films alongside director Ava DuVernay.

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DC's The New Gods Gets A Wrinkle in Time Director

Warner Bros. hires A Wrinkle in Time director Ava DuVernay for The New Gods, though it's not connected to the DCEU.

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Black Panther Director Pays Tribute to A Wrinkle in Time and Ava DuVernay
Black Panther Director Pays Tribute to A Wrinkle in Time and Ava DuVernay

Ryan Cooler pens an ode to his Disney pal Ava DuVernay as her epic fantasy adventure A Wrinkle in Time opens this weekend.

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A Wrinkle in Time Director Says No Way to Star Wars
A Wrinkle in Time Director Says No Way to Star Wars

A Wrinkle in Time director Ava DuVernay says that directing a Star Wars is not for her.

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