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I make films about black women and it doesn't mean that you can't see them as a black man, doesn't mean that he can't see them as a white man or she can't see them as a white woman.

From Ava DuVernay

It's emotional for artists who are women and people of color to have less value placed on our worldview.

From Ava DuVernay

There's a big difference between the independent film world and the Hollywood film world, and I don't know that I understood that until I got into certain rooms, and people's faces go blank when you talk about Sundance.

From Ava DuVernay

I usually make films with $2 and a paper clip.

From Ava DuVernay

Be passionate and move forward with gusto every single hour of every single day until you reach your goal.

From Ava DuVernay

I didn't go to film school. I got my education on the set as a niche publicist in the film industry.

From Ava DuVernay

Filmmakers need to realize that their job isn't done when they lock picture. We must see our films through.

From Ava DuVernay

Women have been trained in our culture and society to ask for what we want instead of taking what we want. We've been really indoctrinated with this culture of permission. I think it's true for women, and I think it's true for people of color. It's historic, and it's unfortunate and has somehow become part of our DNA. But that time has passed.

From Ava DuVernay

It's not enough even to have one black Barbie... because black women are not a monolith.

From Ava DuVernay

Creativity is an energy. It's a precious energy, and it's something to be protected. A lot of people take for granted that they're a creative person, but I know from experience, feeling it in myself, it is a magic; it is an energy. And it can't be taken for granted.

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