L.A. Influential
‘Origin’ is the latest of Ava DuVernay’s ambitious works in a career marked by art created by underrepresented voices for underrepresented communities.
June 2, 2024
Entertainment & Arts
Jan. 11, 2024
Hollywood Inc.
Netflix and Ava DuVernay have settled a lawsuit filed by former New York City prosecutor Linda Fairstein over the Emmy-winning series ‘When They See Us.’
June 4, 2024
Awards
The director was enthralled by the nonfiction book “Caste.” But how would she tell the story of an idea through an emotional film?
Jan. 3, 2024
Movies
Isabel Wilkerson, the Pulitzer-winning historian, becomes a main character portrayed by Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor in a film based on her exploration of racism.
Dec. 8, 2023
Watch L.A.
Jan. 12, 2024
High School Sports
Ventura junior quarterback Ava Ortman is putting up numbers that are among the state’s best, and her coach believes she’s just getting started.
Oct. 17, 2024
‘The Envelope’ returns with guests Ava DuVernay, the filmmaker behind ‘Origin,’ and Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Golden Globe winner for ‘The Holdovers.’
This week in L.A.: Ava DuVernay with “Origin” and “Selma,” Scorsese’s “The King of Comedy,” a tribute to Wim Wenders and an “Airplane!” “Top Secret!” double-bill.
Two years ago, Ava DuVernay launched a database to bridge the hiring gap for underrepresented crew. Now it’s being acquired by Ron Howard’s and Brian Grazer’s online network, Impact.
Aug. 3, 2023