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How Ava DuVernay Made a Hit with ‘Origin,’ and Without Big Studio Backing

On with Kara Swisher

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Recreating History: Representation and Reflection in Film

This chapter explores the challenges and significance of accurately portraying historical events in film, with a focus on a Nazi book-burning scene filmed in Berlin. It emphasizes the importance of authentic representation, particularly through casting individuals from marginalized communities, as they share their own stories. The conversation also touches on the urgency of addressing contemporary issues of caste and class within a politically charged landscape, stressing the need for shared humanity in storytelling.

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