Every Ava DuVernay Movie, Ranked

With an impressive body of work spanning from documentaries to feature films and a unique filmmaking sensibility that pushes boundaries and challenges audiences to engage with complex social issues, Ava DuVernay has cemented her place in cinematic history as a trailblazing director. She was the first Black woman to get nominated for an Oscar for Best Documentary Feature. She was also the first Black female director nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Director for a motion picture, along with being the first Black woman to win Best Director at the Sundance Film Festival. She was also the first Black woman to direct a movie with more than a $100 million budget.