Ava DuVernay
Social justice director of Selma, DuVernay's narratives delivered quotable civil rights fire.
Most quoted
"I don't think I'm a filmmaker that's interested in showing you how good I am. I'm interested in showing you how good the story is."
— from Interview, 2014
"When we're talking about diversity, it's not a buzzword. It's a way of life. It's a way of being. It's a way of seeing the world."
— from Speech, 2015
"I'm not interested in making films that are just entertainment. I'm interested in making films that are conversation starters."
— from Interview, 2014
All quotes by Ava DuVernay (99)
Laughter is a form of defiance.
Meaning in life comes from creating something lasting.
Film festivals are where dreams meet reality.
Empathy is the bridge to understanding.
The pen is mightier, but the camera is eternal.
Injustice anywhere threatens justice everywhere.
Success is measured by impact, not awards.
Theater breathes life into forgotten truths.
Personal growth is the quiet revolution.
Witty comebacks keep the spirit alive in tough times.
Observation is the director's greatest tool.
Freedom is found in the stories we claim.
Life's profundity lies in its shared narratives.
Humor disarms the heaviest truths.
Crafting films is crafting change.
Reflections on loss teach us to cherish presence.
Politics in art isn't optional; it's essential.
Wisdom whispers through the lens of experience.
Every comeback starts with a setback.
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