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How Ava DuVernay Made a Hit with ‘Origin,’ and Without Big Studio Backing
Feb 1, 2024
Ava DuVernay, acclaimed director and screenwriter, discusses her latest film 'Origin' which is an adaptation of a nonfiction book. She secured funding for the film from philanthropists instead of major Hollywood studios. They explore the importance of recognizing oppression beyond race, the state of democracy in the US, the dangers of becoming numb to threats, examining assumptions in DEI programs, and the impact of alternative funding on their filmmaking process.
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- Ava DuVernay secured funding for her film 'Origin' from philanthropists instead of major Hollywood studios, highlighting alternative sources of funding for independent filmmakers.
- The film 'Origin' explores the concept of caste systems and their impact on society, drawing connections between racism, anti-Semitism, and the hierarchical nature of different societies.
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