Ava DuVernay: When the Camera Becomes a Weapon of Justice

An introduction to Ava DuVernay, highlighting her unique approach to using cinema as a medium for equality and social critique. The episode describes how the renowned filmmaker challenges conventional narratives and uncovers truths in her films, especially when it comes to historical events and structural injustices. We also highlight her seminal films, including Selma, 13th, and When They See Us, which demonstrate how each film uses creative storytelling and painstaking research to tackle important social and political themes. We also seek to identify DuVernay's distinctive filmmaking methods, such as emphasizing the viewpoints of people who are directly affected by the systems she studies, utilizing archives as ammunition, and integrating music for historical resonance.