TAVIS SMILEY | Ava DuVernay | PBS
Duration: 04:37
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Tavis Smiley
Broadcast Date: Oct. 9, 2012
The award-winning director reveals why she took the road less traveled to make her film, "Middle of Nowhere." To see this entire interview when it becomes available, go to: video.pbs.org For more information on Ava DuVernay, visit www.pbs.org
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