Ava DuVernay on Her Latest Doc ’14th’: ‘We’re in the Midst of Something Very Sinister, Something Very Dangerous’

‘14th’ Review: Ava DuVernay’s Urgent ‘13th’ Companion Sounds The Alarm On America’s Constitutional Crisis

Ten years after Ava DuVernay used “13th” to trace the ugly afterlife of slavery through America’s deeply inequitable criminal justice system, she returns to the Constitution and similarly incendiary terrain with “14th.” Another outstanding, sometimes enraging, and remarkably lucid documentary, it functions as a spiritual sequel while widening the frame. This time, DuVernay examines citizenship itself: who belongs, who receives the protections Am…

Ava DuVernay on Her Latest Doc ’14th’: ‘We’re in the Midst of Something Very Sinister, Something Very Dangerous’

With the midterm elections coming up, Ava DuVernay’s latest documentary, “14th,” arrives at a pivotal time for the United States. Unlike the other buzzy films this season, it doesn’t tackle the dangers of AI or examine tech billionaires. Instead, it explores the 14th Amendment and its vital role in the fabric of American democracy. “14th” […]

Ava DuVernay on Why Her New Documentary, ‘14th,’ Is a ‘Fire Alarm’ for America

Ava DuVernay speaks with ELLE ahead of the release of her new documentary "14th" and reveals what it's been like being a Black female director in Hollywood.