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"Art morphs with what's going on in the world. We say 'Ferguson'; we don't say 'Mike Brown.' Just like we say 'Selma,' not 'Jimmie Lee Jackson.' There is something startling about the people in a particular place, a city or a small town, rising up and taking to the streets."

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About Ava DuVernay

Ava DuVernay is an American filmmaker known for directing narrative films and documentaries, including Selma and 13th. She is also a producer and founder of ARRAY.

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