SXSW Film: Ava DuVernay Keynote

"Listen to me: I've had the most fucking awesome year"

"...Ava DuVernay strolled into the land of LBJ like she..."

March 15, 2015 SXSW Post by Kate X Messer

Ava DuVernay Keynote

March 20, 2015 Screens Feature by Kate X Messer

Middle of Nowhere

In this Sundance-honored film, a woman has to figure out what to do after her husband is sentenced to eight years in prison.

"...Directed by: Ava DuVernay. Starring: Emayatzy Corinealdi, David Oyelowo, Omari Hardwick, Edwina..."

Oct. 26, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film 2015 Coming Into Focus

Ava DuVernay and RZA to deliver keynote kickoffs

"...Ava DuVernay, the acclaimed director of this season’s Selma, has..."

Dec. 16, 2014 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Selma

Although it's dramatically uneven, this film is a commendable historical drama about Martin Luther King Jr. that sidesteps the common pitfalls of adulatory biopics.

"...Directed by: Ava DuVernay. Starring: David Oyelowo, Tom Wilkinson, Cuba Gooding Jr.,..."

Jan. 9, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

One Perfect Shot To Become HBO Max Series

Twitter celebration of cinema being adapted by Ava DuVernay

"...turned into a half-hour unscripted series by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay, with FSR founder Neil Miller executive producing...."

Aug. 7, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Wrinkle in Time

Ava DuVernay's adaptation of the children's classic rarely soars.

"...Directed by: Ava DuVernay. Starring: Storm Reid, Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy..."

March 9, 2018 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Buttigieg Back for SXSW, Plus Kenan Thompson and More

New speaker list adds keynotes and notables to virtual conference

"...of the spotlight, with award-winning filmmaker and Hollywood trailblazer Ava DuVernay; the latest version of The Daily Show With..."

Feb. 24, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Kat Candler Moves to TV With Queen Sugar

OWN’s breakout hit comes to ATX Television Festival

"...came in the form of 13th and Selma director/producer Ava DuVernay. The pair first met in 2011, and reconnected..."

June 8, 2018 Screens Feature by Beth Sullivan

Crown Heights

Another reminder of racial inequality in the American prison system

"...Heights would make a perfect double bill with 13th, Ava DuVernay’s documentary look at racial inequality in the American..."

Sept. 8, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film 2015 Rundown

Reviews, interviews, photo galleries, and more

"...to Digital A Conversation With Sally Field Trainwreck Premiere Ava Duvernay Keynote Address Made in Texas filmmakers recall the..."

March 22, 2015 SXSW Post

William Goss' Top 10 List

"...5)Selma Ava DuVernay's docudrama restores urgency to the civil rights movement..."

Jan. 2, 2015 Screens Feature by William Goss

Nine for IX Premieres Tonight

ESPN presents a series on women in sports

"...appropriately dubbed Nine for IX, kicks off tonight with Ava DuVernay's Venus Vs. – the story of Venus Williams'..."

July 2, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

IFP Gotham Awards Announced

Linklater, Zellners among Texans who score nods

"...Middle of Nowhere Ava DuVernay, director; Howard Barish, Ava DuVernay, Paul Garnes, producers..."

Oct. 18, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Queen Sugar Sweetens Up ATX Television

Q&A with showrunner and cast delves into creating on-set diversity

"...Queen Sugar has continued creator Ava DuVernay’s groundbreaking tradition of only working with female directors..."

June 10, 2018 Screens Post by Beth Sullivan

SXSW Online: Recommended Programming

Must-catch panels, films, music showcases, and more at this year's all-virtual Fest

"...Featuring NekoJam, the Chairs, Enno Cheng, and Fire EX. Available via XR @ Mohawk. (CHANNEL 2)..."

March 12, 2021 Features Feature

"Deborah Roberts: I'm" at the Contemporary Austin

In Deborah Roberts' solo exhibition at the Contemporary Austin, we learn what it is to be seen and not seen

"...purchases of Roberts' work by high-wattage celebs – Beyoncé, Ava DuVernay, Barack Obama – which no doubt pleases Roberts..."

Feb. 19, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

We Have an Issue: Staying Present, Preparing for the Future

This week’s cover story looks at how the pandemic is shaping architecture and design

"...turned into a half-hour unscripted series by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay, with FSR founder Neil Miller executive producing...."

Aug. 14, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

A Year Later, the Time Is Right for Another Conversation About Notes From the Field

In the wake of George Floyd’s murder, Zach Theatre streamed its staging of the 2019 production and led a discussion on Zoom

"...learn from (Ibram X. Kendi's Stamped From the Beginning, Ava DuVernay's 13th) to organizations they could support (Communities of..."

June 19, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

ATX Film News: Fundraisers and a Special Delivery Scare Package

Is Austin giving the world the next Game of Thrones?

"...refinery explosion. The project reunites the Austin filmmaker with Ava DuVernay after Candler was showrunner on season 3 of..."

Nov. 29, 2019 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

David Simon Turns on ATX Television

The Wire creator confirmed, plus Queen Sugar team

"...there, with OWN bringing Queen Sugar from creator/executive producer Ava DuVernay (fingers crossed for an appearance from its showrunner,..."

Feb. 6, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Your Weekend in Film

This week's big release is just another reason to not like clowns

"...Heights would make a perfect double bill with 13th, Ava DuVernay’s documentary look at racial inequality in the American..."

Sept. 8, 2017 Screens Post by The Screens Staff

The Outskirts of Hope

Jo Ivester launches civil rights-era memoir

"...AC: Did you see Ava DuVernay’s movie Selma? Thoughts?..."

April 14, 2015 Arts Post by Jessi Cape

SXSW Film: Saturday Red Carpets and Panels

"...Ava DuVernay delivering her SXSW Film Keynote address..."

March 15, 2015 Photo Gallery

SXSW Film Conference Adds Christine Vachon, Ryan Gosling

Also added: Amy Schumer, Sally Field, Henry Rollins

"...Vachon joins three previously announced Film Keynote speakers: director Ava DuVernay (Selma), actor/writer/producer Mark Duplass (HBO’s Togetherness), and actor/composer/martial..."

Feb. 17, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Lit-urday: Civil Rights Are Always Timely

Graphic novel talks Freedom Rides and a shout-out to UT

"...events in Ferguson, Mo., and the December release of Ava DuVernay’s new feature film, Selma, the timing is remarkable...."

Jan. 31, 2015 Books Post by Jessi Cape

Film Independent Spirit Award Nominations Announced

Boyhood, Kumiko earn multiple nods

"...BEST DIRECTOR Damien Chazelle Whiplash Ava DuVernay Selma Alejandro G. Iñárritu Birdman or (The Unexpected..."

Nov. 25, 2014 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Nominees for Independent Spirit Awards Announced

Matthew McConaughey's golden run continues

"...with a $25,000 grant. And David Gordon Green's Prince Avalanche, which shot in Bastrop, scored a producing award nod..."

Nov. 27, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones