Ava DuVernay Becomes First African American Woman to Have Film Compete at Venice Film Festival
Ava DuVernay is walking into another career first as the buzz continues to grow around her new film “Origin.” DuVernay is now the first Black woman to have a film compete at the Venice Film Festival in its 80-year history, reports NBC News. “Origin” stars Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor and Jon Bernthal. The film follows the story […]