Ava DuVernay: Crafting Stories That Change the World | Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe

In this supersized episode, Lena reunites with someone who has known her and watched her grow for a long time -- the incredible, inspirational director and filmmaker Ava DuVernay, known for films from Selma to Middle of Nowhere to 13th. The two old friends have a lot to catch up on, from how Ava learned to work magic on a shoestring budget, Lena's memories of seeing the world premiere of Selma (and how that film changed Ava's life), the power of reaching a global audience, and how Ava discovered the privilege of learning and evolving her perspective on the world while making documentaries. Throughout the conversation, it's clear that both Lena and Ava share a deep reverence for history -- and the stories we can find to tell from our pasts. About Legacy Talk Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe is a love letter to Black storytellers in entertainment. Emmy Award-winning writer, actor, and producer Lena Waithe sits down with trailblazers like Phylicia Rashad, Loretta Devine, Ava DuVernay and more to discuss their creative process, their journey, and how they became the incredible people they are today. Legacy Talk is more than just a series of interviews; it’s a documentation of the stories and experiences of artists who shifted narratives, broken barriers, and inspired a generation. Produced by Hillman Grad, distributed by Lemonada Media. Credits Director: Levi Maestro Director of Photography: Kyle Camerer Executive Producers: Justin Riley and Rishi Rajani Producer: Anderlyn Smith Social: Marquis Phifer Set Photographer: Shannon Brown Production Design: Lauren Carothers, Kimberly V. Gedeon, and Jade Whipkey Skin: Brandi J. Andrews Hair: Hunny Bee Location: The Walk Good Yard Images Courtesy of: Alamy Getty Images Everett Collection Ava DuVernay TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction 2:12 - This is the Life 7:54 - I Will Follow 20:29 - Middle of Nowhere 29:27 - Scandal 36:14 - Selma 52:08 - 13th 56:45 - Queen Sugar 01:01:01 - A Wrinkle in Time 01:05:16 -When They See Us 01:22:26 - Origin 01:38:47 - Definition of a Great Director Elevate your fall wardrobe essentials with Quince. Go to https://www.quince.com/legacytalk for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. FOLLOW FOR MORE: INSTAGRAM |   / lenawaithe   INSTAGRAM |   / hillmangrad   APPLE PODCASTS | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/30EpzEa... LEMONADA MEDIA | https://lemonadamedia.com/