Ava DuVernay: People Shouldn’t Be Scared to Watch New Race Drama ‘Origin’

‘THERE’S FATIGUE’

Writer-director DuVernay and star Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor on audiences’ hesitation to screen their new film about racism in America, and its power to heal our country’s open wound.

A photo illustration of Ava DuVernay and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor in 'Origin'
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