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Ava Duvernay

Ava DuVernay’s ‘Origin’ is at its best when ‘Caste’ is left behind

Isabel Wilkerson’s book comes to life in this hard-to-watch film

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NBA guards Chris Paul, Malcolm Brogdon give an assist to filmmaker Ava DuVernay’s ‘Origin’

League veterans make investments designed for social impact, among NBA players to contribute to awareness of film

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‘Cherish the Day’ star Xosha Roquemore says she’s doing just that

She discusses set life on the series, working with the show’s producer, Ava DuVernay, and showing range as an actress

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Roundtable: Michael Jordan on Stephen Curry’s Hall of Fame credentials, Zion’s weight dilemma and more N-word controversy

Also: Black women in cinema and the NBA’s new code of conduct
The Uplift

Storm Reid and David Oyelowo race against time in ‘Don’t Let Go’

The two actors star in a new thriller about an uncle trying to save his niece

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The Roundtable: Raiders, Warriors leaving Oakland, dehumanizing of players and black trauma of ‘When They See Us’

Are Toronto Raptors fans as ruthless as the Beyhive?

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The Uplift

‘When They See Us’ exposes a legacy of hatred aimed at black men

From the Scottsboro Boys to the Central Park Five, much of white America has always despised black boys

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In ‘When They See Us,’ Ava DuVernay shows the horrors that swallowed the Central Park Five

Netflix series establishes her as the pre-eminent truth-teller about our flawed justice system

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Ava DuVernay to be honored by Gordon Parks Foundation

The group also will fete Ronald O. Perelman, Ta-Nehisi Coates and Sherrilyn Ifill

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‘A Wrinkle in Time’ has Ava DuVernay, Oprah and a $100 million budget. But it still needs a better villain.

The movie tries to replace swords and wands with self-esteem

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