To commemorate the 50 anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture will make available the film commissioned for its grand opening by Ava Duvernay, “August 28: A Day…
Read MoreJoin YWCA Princeton for a virtual screening of Ava DuVernay’s groundbreaking film, 13th. The documentary explores the historical racial inequity in the United States that has led to mass incarceration, and a prison system that is disproportionately filled with African…
Read MoreAs the opening line of the website says: “Selma Online is more than a history lesson. It’s a call to action to learn about democracy, civil rights, and the need to safeguard voting equality … in every generation.” Created by…
Read MoreEllen McGirt gives a brief history of racism in film processing. The article includes videos discussing the industry’s use of “Shirley Cards” and an interview with director Ava Duvernay. To read the entire blog, click here.
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