The Middle of Nowhere
film by DuVerney [2012]
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Middle of Nowhere (2012) is a film directed by Ava DuVernay that depicts the daily life of a young woman whose husband is incarcerated. With this film, DuVernay became the first African American woman to win the Best Director award at the Sundance Film Festival. DuVernay is known for her projects that explore the African American experience, including themes of racism, the civil rights movement, and mass incarceration.12
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