Onward with Ava DuVernay | Substack

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Hi, it's Ava. I'm starting a new project on Substack. Join me.

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NEW WORK IN A NEW WORLD

An unfiltered conversation with Terry Moran about my upcoming film, his upcoming book and the responsibility we all have in this moment.

Dec 17, 2025 • Ava DuVernay and Terry Moran

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When In Rome...

Dec 16, 2025 • Ava DuVernay

How To Holiday Like A Filmmaker

Cheesy Holiday Musings From A Lady Filmmaker

Nov 26, 2025 • Ava DuVernay

I Tried To Write This, But Couldn't…

This Substack project of mine was supposed to push me to do more long-form writing.

Nov 23, 2025 • Ava DuVernay

24:14

The Mystery of August 28

The Day That Won’t Let Us Forget

Aug 28, 2025 • Ava DuVernay

Bloom Where You’re Planted

How My Friend Lena Waithe Helped Me Get My Mind Right

Aug 22, 2025 • Ava DuVernay

19:30

Ava Goes Live with “Daughters of the Dust” Director Julie Dash

Ava DuVernay and Julie Dash

Aug 10, 2025 • Ava DuVernay and Julie Dash

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David Oyelowo | OFF BOOK (With Personal Album)

Watch now (2 mins) | I can still remember the first time I heard his laugh thirteen years ago.

Jul 30, 2025 • Ava DuVernay

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