Direction: Ava DuVernay

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Ava DuVernay. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


When They See Us (TV Miniseries)

2019 · Series · 70 min. · United States

Direction Ava DuVernay

Cast Jharrel Jerome · Aunjanue Ellis · Asante Blackk · Caleel Harris

Plot TV Miniseries (2019). 4 Episodes. In 1989 five teenagers of color who were accused of a rape in Central Park they did not commit. Based on a true story that...

7.9

11K votes

7.9

11K votes

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2016 · Documentary · 100 min. · United States

Direction Ava DuVernay

Plot An in-depth look at the prison system in the United States and how it reveals the nation's history of racial inequality.

7.5

2K votes

7.5

2K votes

Colin in Black and White (TV Miniseries)

2021 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Ava DuVernay · Colin Kaepernick

Cast Colin Kaepernick · Jaden Michael · Gabriel Womack · Amarr M. Wooten

Plot TV Mini-Series (2021). 6 Episodes. This drama series from Colin Kaepernick and Ava DuVernay explores Colin Kaepernick's high school years and the experiences that led him to become an activist.

6.6

251 votes

6.6

251 votes

Queen Sugar (TV Series)

2016 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Ava DuVernay · Kat Candler · Amanda Marsalis · DeMane Davis

Cast Rutina Wesley · Dawn-Lyen Gardner · Kofi Siriboe · Tina Lifford

Plot The series follows the life of two sisters, Nova Bordelon and Charley Bordelon, who, with her teenage son Micah moves to the heart of Louisiana to claim an inheritance from...

6.6

27 votes

6.6

27 votes

Selma

2014 · Movie · 123 min. · United States

Direction Ava DuVernay

Cast David Oyelowo · Tom Wilkinson · Carmen Ejogo · Tim Roth

Plot The story about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s (David Oyelowo) and the civil rights marches that changed America. The story of Dr. King historic struggle to secure voting rights for...

6.6

8K votes

6.6

8K votes

Middle of Nowhere

2012 · Movie · 107 min. · United States

Direction Ava DuVernay

Cast Emayatzy Corinealdi · David Oyelowo · Omari Hardwick · Edwina Findley Dickerson

Plot When her husband is sentenced to eight years in prison, Ruby drops out of medical school in order to focus on her husband's well-being while he's incarcerated - leading her...

6.4

83 votes

6.4

83 votes

Scandal (TV Series)

2012 · Series · 40 min. · United States

Direction Shonda Rhimes · Tom Verica · Allison Liddi · Oliver Bokelberg

Cast Kerry Washington · Tony Goldwyn · Darby Stanchfield · Katie Lowes

Plot TV Series (2012-2018). 7 Seasons. 124 Episodes. A former media relations consultant to the President, Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington) dedicates her life to protecting and defending the public images of...

6.2

3K votes

6.2

3K votes

Origin

2023 · Movie · 130 min. · United States

Direction Ava DuVernay

Cast Aunjanue Ellis · Jon Bernthal · Niecy Nash · Vera Farmiga

Plot The remarkable life and work of Pulitzer Prize winning author Isabel Wilkerson as she investigates the genesis of injustice and uncovers a hidden truth that affects us all.

5.8

42 votes

5.8

42 votes

DMZ (TV Miniseries)

2022 · Series · 59 min. · United States

Direction Roberto Patino · Ava DuVernay · Ernest R. Dickerson

Cast Rosario Dawson · Benjamin Bratt · Hoon Lee · Reynaldo Gallegos

Plot A civil war breaks out in a futuristic America and Manhattan becomes a demilitarized zone.

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4.3

267 votes

4.3

267 votes

Naomi (TV Series)

2022 · Series · 40 min. · United States

Direction Jill Blankenship · Ava DuVernay · DeMane Davis · Carl Seaton

Cast Kaci Walfall · Kevin Brown · Savanah Shanks · Barry Watson

Plot In the town of Port Oswego, a supernatural event has occurred. Teenager Naomi sets out to find out where the supernatural event originated from with help from best friend Annabelle,...

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3.8

103 votes

3.8

103 votes

A Wrinkle in Time

2018 · Movie · 109 min. · United States

Direction Ava DuVernay

Cast Oprah Winfrey · Reese Witherspoon · Mindy Kaling · Storm Reid

Plot 'A Wrinkle in Time' is the story of the adventures in space and time of Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin O'Keefe (athlete, student, and one of the most popular boys...

3.2

2K votes

3.2

2K votes

The Door (S)

2013 · Movie · 9 min. · United States

Direction Ava DuVernay

Cast Gabrielle Union · Alfre Woodard · Emayatzy Corinealdi · Adepero Oduye

Plot The symbolic centre of The Door is the front entrance of the protagonist's home. As she opens it to greet a friend in the powerfully framed opening scenes, she is...

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This Is the Life

2008 · Documentary · 97 min. · United States

Direction Ava DuVernay

Plot In 1989, a collective of young artists gathered at a non-descript health food store in gang-infested South Central Los Angeles. Their mandate? To explore the musical boundaries of hip hop...

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Saturday Night Life (S)

2006 · Movie · 12 min. · United States

Direction Ava DuVernay

Cast Melissa De Sousa · James Black · Donielle Artese

Plot The film captures an uplifting night in the life of a desperate single mother.

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I Will Follow

2011 · Movie · 80 min. · United States

Direction Ava DuVernay

Cast Salli Richardson-Whitfield · Michole Briana White · Blair Underwood · Tracie Thoms

Plot Chronicles a day in the life of a grieving woman, and the twelve visitors who help her move forward.

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Cherish the Day (TV Series)

2020 · Series · min. · United States

Direction Ava DuVernay · Sam Blitz Bazawule · Deborah Kampmeier · Tanya Hamilton

Cast Alano Miller · Xosha Roquemore · Cicely Tyson · Michael Beach

Plot 8 episodes. A romantic anthology drama in which each episode takes place over 24 hours. Premiere: February 11 on OWN.

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One Perfect Shot (TV Series)

2022 · Documentary · 30 min. · United States

Direction Ava DuVernay · C. Fitz · Sharon Everitt

Cast Patty Jenkins · Aaron Sorkin · Jon M. Chu · Kasi Lemmons

Plot 6 Episodes. Created for television by Oscar® nominee and Emmy® winner Ava DuVernay and inspired by a popular Twitter account of the same name, each episode of ONE PERFECT SHOT...

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