There's a belonging problem in Hollywood. Who dictates who belongs? The very body who dictates that looks all one way.
Ava DuvernayRead
To win Best Director at Sundance was beyond anything I could have imagined for myself. It's still an incredible feeling to know I won. But as happy as I am about winning, I also know many other women of color have directed amazing films over the years that were equally deserving and didn't win.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Ava Duvernay reflects on her achievement while acknowledging the contributions of other talented women of color in filmmaking.
In this quote, Ava Duvernay expresses deep gratitude and surprise at winning the Best Director award at Sundance, a significant accomplishment in the film industry. However, she emphasizes the importance of recognizing the work of other women of color who have created remarkable films but have not received similar recognition, highlighting both the joy of her success and the need for greater inclusivity within the industry.
Themes
SuccessRecognitionWomenColorCinemaFilmmaking
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech celebrating diversity in film, this quote can be used to highlight the need for recognition of underrepresented filmmakers.
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