Ava DuVernay is a prominent American filmmaker and former film publicist, known for bringing diverse voices to the forefront of cinema. Born in Long Beach, California in 1972, DuVernay began her career working in film publicity and marketing, eventually establishing her own public relations agency, The DuVernay Agency, in 1999.
In 2010, DuVernay made her directorial debut with the independent feature film “I Will Follow,” which received critical ...