Ava DuVernay

Image of Tyler Perry playing his character Madea

Is Tyler Perry Losing His Touch?

Though this world-renowned producer quickly rose to the top of the film industry, could his small mistakes ruin everything that he has worked so hard to build?…

December 10, 2021

Why Have the Oscars Only Nominated 5 Women for Best Director in 91 Years?

Abby Webb, Rice University

Year after year, the Academy proves itself ignorant of female-driven stories.…

January 22, 2020

If ‘When They See Us’ Horrified You, Consider Supporting the Innocence Project

Lauren Prestia, University of Massachusetts Lowell

The advocacy group uses DNA evidence to exonerate guiltless prisoners, just like the Central Park 5.…

June 21, 2019

Does ‘When They See Us’ Make You Uncomfortable? Good.

Morgan Thomas, Baylor University

Ava DuVernay's four-part Netflix series does not shy away from reaving just how broken the U.S. justice system is.…

June 19, 2019

What We Can Learn from ‘When They See Us’

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

First and foremost, it is okay to cry and then cry some more.…

June 14, 2019

The Film Industry’s 5 Most Pivotal Women of 2018

Sarah Mease, Columbia College Chicago

Chances are they were behind some of your favorite projects of the year.…

January 2, 2019

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