Trailblazing Filmmaker Ava DuVernay Receives the Smithsonian's Great Americans Medal DuVernay is the first director, writer and producer to earn the honor, which recognizes "lifetime contributions embodying American ideas and ideals"

Trailblazing Filmmaker Ava DuVernay Receives the Smithsonian's Great Americans Medal: DuVernay is the first director, writer and producer to earn the honor, which recognizes "lifetime contributions embodying… @SmithsonianMag #AvaDuVernay #Filmmaker #GreatAmericansMedal #Smithsonian #Trailblazer

Tonight, Ava DuVernay becomes the first filmmaker to receive the Smithsonian’s Great Americans Medal—honoring her visionary work in storytelling and social justice.

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