VIDEO : Ava DuVernay Reminds Hollywood of Something Important

Photo: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/REX/Shutterstock. Director, producer, and writer Ava DuVernay has some advice for Hollywood: say ?yes.? Specifically, say yes to women. In a heartfelt Twitter thread, DuVernay expanded on an ongoing message about the necessity of consciously creating opportunities for women in the film and television industry. ?Here are the 25 women directors who helmed #QUEENSUGAR over our three seasons,? she wrote, attaching a photo with all 25 women?s headshots lined up. Queen Sugar, created by DuVernay and executive produced by the powerhouse all-woman team of DuVernay, Melissa Carter, and Oprah Winfrey, kicked off its third season last month.