True change is a long game, and it remains to be seen if this is change. We've had … - Ava DuVernay

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The rule seemed to be that a great woman must either die unwed. . . or find a still greater man to marry her. . . . The great man, on the other hand, could marry where he liked, not being restricted to great women; indeed, it was often found sweet and commendable in him to choose a woman of no sort of greatness at all.

Ava DuVernay

True change is a long game, and it remains to be seen if this is change. We've had years before where there have been great years for filmmakers and performers of color, LGBTQ filmmakers and performers, women.

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