Browsing: Ava DuVernay

There are, of course, many connections between filmmaker Ava DuVernay’s Oscar-nominated documentary “13th” and her latest film “14th,” including both films world premiering at the New York Film Festival, a decade apart. “What a beautiful symmetry to be able to bookend it. Ten years ago, it’s opening night. Ten years later, it’s closing night,” the…

With the midterm elections coming up, Ava DuVernay’s latest documentary, “14th,” arrives at a pivotal time for the United States. Unlike the other buzzy films this season, it doesn’t tackle the dangers of AI or examine tech billionaires. Instead, it explores the 14th Amendment and its vital role in the fabric of American democracy.