“This exhibition showcases the generations of Black artists on whose shoulders we stand,” says DuVernay.
“This workhadto happen,” said directorAva DuVernaykicking off a preview event for the exhibition.
“It’s overdue, important, crucial work.
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“We Black folks have always been present in American film right from the start,” added DuVernay.
“Present not as caricature and stereotypes, but as creators and producers and innovators and eager audiences.”
We should’ve seen it long before now, but this is the day it begins.”
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They may not be known, but it doesn’t mean they didn’t have an impact."
“I hope that visitors coming in are able to discover that.
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