Ava DuVernay
7 titles
Filmography
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A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks
(2021)For decades, trailblazing photographer Gordon Parks brought the human struggle of the Black community out of the shadows and onto the pages of LIFE magazine. This documentary explores Parks' enduring legacy through the lens of three contemporary photographers and spotlights his visionary work and its impact on the next generation of artists.

Half the Picture
(2018)Featuring interviews with leading filmmakers, this insightful doc investigates gender discrimination in Hollywood's hiring practices for directors.

One Perfect Shot
In this fascinating and immersive docuseries inspired by the popular Twitter account of the same name, Academy Award nominated director Ava DuVernay invites Hollywood's top filmmakers to take an in-depth look back at seminal moments from their most iconic films. Using state of the art technology to pull back the curtain on some of the greatest cinematic moments from acclaimed hits Crazy Rich Asians, Wonder Woman, Girls Trip, Heat and more, the series features behind-the-scenes insights from costume designers, editors and visual effects supervisors, as acclaimed directors Jon M. Chu, Patty Jenkins, Malcolm D. Lee, Kasi Lemmons, Michael Mann and Aaron Sorkin explore the personal influences, artistry, challenges and triumphs of making movie magic -- one frame at a time.

Oprah Winfrey Presents: When They See Us Now
(2019)Oprah Winfrey talks with the exonerated men once known as the Central Park Five, plus the cast and producers who tell their story in "When They See Us."

Aggie
(2020)This documentary explores the nexus of art, race, and justice through the story of art collector and philanthropist Agnes “Aggie” Gund’s life.

Only in Theaters
(2022)Explores the story and legacy of the Laemmle family, whose LA-based arthouse theater chain has faced drastic changes in the culture of moviegoing.

Life Itself
(2014)This documentary explores the life and legacy of film critic Roger Ebert, who rose to become one of the most influential voices in American culture.