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Art morphs with what's going on in the world. We say 'Ferguson'; we don't say 'Mike Brown.' Just like we say 'Selma,' not 'Jimmie Lee Jackson.' There is something startling about the people in a particular place, a city or a small town, rising up and taking to the streets.
— Ava DuVernay
Tags: city, world, people, art

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I think I am a little jealous of women who have great girlfriends as adults.
— Ava DuVernay
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If your dream is only about you, it's too small.
— Ava DuVernay
Tags: dream, only, your, you
It's emotional for artists who are women and people of color to have less value placed on our worldview.
— Ava DuVernay
Tags: emotional, value, people, women
There's something very important about films about black women and girls being made by black women. It's a reflection as opposed to an interpretation.
— Ava DuVernay
Tags: important, reflection, black, women
When we're talking about diversity, it's not a box to check. It is a reality that should be deeply felt and held and valued by all of us.
— Ava DuVernay
Tags: us, talking, diversity, reality
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