Quote by Ava DuVernay: “If you don't know your history, you are doomed to repeat it.”

This quote underlines the critical importance of historical awareness for societal progress. It warns that ignoring past injustices and patterns of oppression guarantees their recurrence in new forms.

Explaining the impetus behind her documentary '13th', which explores the history of racial inequality in the United States, particularly concerning the criminal justice system and its ongoing impact on Black communities.

American filmmaker and the first Black woman to direct a film nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture, with Selma in 2015. She has used her production company ARRAY to distribute films by underrepresented filmmakers and is a persistent advocate for diversity in Hollywood.