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Ava Duvernay

Producer Howard Barish, writer/director Ava DuVernay and producer Paul Garnes pose with the John Cassavetes Award for 'Middle of Nowhere' in the press room during the 2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards at Santa Monica Beach on February 23, 2013 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Ava DuVernay wins Indie Spirit Award

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theGRIO REPORT - Director Ava DuVernay took home the John Cassavetes directing award at this weekend's Independent Spirit Awards for her acclaimed film 'Middle of Nowhere'...
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theGrio’s 100: Ava DuVernay, 1st black woman to win Sundance best director

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theGRIO's 100 - In 2012 Ava DuVernay made history by becoming the first black woman to win the Best Director accolade at the Sundance Film Festival for her second feature, 'Middle of Nowhere.'
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Oprah-approved: Ava DuVernay fires up black cinema

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LOS ANGELES (AP) - The rebirth of black independent film is taking place in a small office in the San Fernando Valley...
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Director Ava DuVernay arrives at Film Independent's 2012 Los Angeles Film Festival Premiere Of AFFRM & Participant Media's 'Middle Of Nowhere' at Regal Cinemas L.A. Live on June 20, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Valerie Macon/Getty Images)

'Middle of Nowhere' director on Hollywood radar

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theGRIO REPORT - Independent filmmaker Ava DuVernay is riding high ahead of the release of her latest flick, 'Middle of Nowhere'...
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Black woman wins 'best director' at Sundance

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Ava Duvernay became the first black woman to win 'best director' at Sundance Film Festival Sunday...
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