TheDailyBeast: America’s Up-and-Coming African-American Leaders
Ava DuVernay, film director and publicist
| Nominated by: Gil Robertson IV, president and cofounder of the African-American Film Critics Association DuVernay began her career as a publicist working on high-profile campaigns for films such as “Scary Movie,” “Collateral,” “Dreamgirls,” and “Invictus.” “In a very short time she has made an indelible imprint in Hollywood,” Robertson said via email. “She has also established herself as a promising filmmaker with a growing list of film titles (“I Will Follow” and the upcoming “Middle of Nowhere”) that provide a refreshing look at contemporary urban culture.” “Young, savvy, and equally adept at developing serious literary works and surefire popular hits, Davis is a rising star in the publishing world,” Banks said by email. Her dual appointment at Ecco and Amistad, he said, “should make her a fascinating force to reckon with in decades to come.” (Photo: Victoria Will / AP Photo) See the Full Story at The Daily Beast |
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