Ava DuVernay is an American filmmaker, producer, and director. She is best known for her work on the Netflix miniseries When They See Us, which she created, co-wrote, and directed. The series tells the story of the Central Park Five, a group of African-American teenagers who were wrongfully convicted of a rape they did not commit. DuVernay has been praised for her work on the series, which has earned her multiple awards and nominations.