Ava DuVernay plans Prince documentary
Ava DuVernay will direct a multipart documentary about late pop legend Prince for Netflix.
The “Selma” and “A Wrinkle In Time” director will be supported by the musician’s estate on the project, using archival footage and previously unreleased material from the singersongwriter’s archives spanning his entire life, The Times has confirmed.
“Prince was a genius, a joy and a jolt to the senses. He was like no other. He shattered preconceived notions, smashed boundaries, and shared his heart through his music,” the filmmaker tweeted on Tuesday, confirming earlier reports that she had signed on to the project.
“The only way I know how to make this film is with love and great care. I’m honored to do so and grateful,” she added.
According to Deadline, Prince reached out to the “Queen Sugar” creator about working together before his unexpected death in 2016.
The project marks DuVernay’s second documentary for the streaming giant, following her Oscar-nominated 2016 doc, “The 13th,” about how modern-day prison overpopulation has its roots in the Constitution. The film won two Primetime Emmy Awards. Staff report
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