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.
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,...
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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