Aisle Quote by Ava DuVernay
“What we tried to do in 13th was get to the bottom of that. What were they motivated by? But certainly the attention that the Attorney General's office paid to it allowed for there to be some dialogue across the aisle that I think were the first steps then in change.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Press conference, 13th documentary, 2016
The speaker notes that the Attorney General’s interest sparked bipartisan dialogue, which was the initial move toward reform.
In simple terms: Attorney General’s focus sparked dialogue leading to early reform steps.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how attention can start change.
Themes
politics
justice
dialogue
reform
media
Mood
hopeful
determined
critical
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- legislative hearings
- community organizing
- media campaigns
Key Concepts
civic engagement
policy change
public scrutiny
Questions to Reflect On
- What can keep momentum after the first dialogue?
- How does media attention shape policy?
A Different Perspective
Change may stall without sustained pressure or follow‑through.
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