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“In addition to that, we have a woman post-production supervisor, a woman colorist, a woman first AD, a woman production supervisor... I think it's really sad when I hear so many shows are content to stay in a mono-cultural realm, not realizing how they are subtracting from their own greatness by…” quote by Ava DuVernay
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“In addition to that, we have a woman post-production supervisor, a woman colorist, a woman first AD, a woman production supervisor... I think it's really sad when I hear so many shows are content to stay in a mono-cultural realm, not realizing how they are subtracting from their own greatness by not inviting women and people of color into the space - that seasoning that makes the recipe even more great. It was absolutely imperative for me. It's how I run all my crews.”

Ava DuVernay

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Advocating for diversity in media production improves creative quality and representation.

In simple terms: Diversity boosts creativity.

Key Takeaway

Hire inclusive teams.

Themes

inclusion creativity representation

Mood

determined inspirational

Type

advice call‑to‑action

When to use this quote

  • film sets
  • advertising agencies
  • TV production
  • creative workshops

Key Concepts

cultural equity team dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can leaders measure the impact of diverse crews?
  • What steps can you take to broaden hiring practices?
A Different Perspective

May face resistance from entrenched industry norms.

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