The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Season 20 Episode 3

Ep 3. Ava DuVernay

  • TV-14
  • January 7, 2015
  •   (36)

Ava DuVernay, the first black woman to direct a $100 million movie, is the focus of tonight's episode of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. With her latest project, a Netflix series called “When They See Us,” DuVernay continues to push the boundaries of storytelling as she shines a light on the wrongful conviction of the Central Park Five.

Stewart opens the show by highlighting the immense talent that DuVernay possesses, calling her “The Oprah of directing” and “one of the most vital voices in American film today.” He then introduces DuVernay to the stage for an interview.

During the interview, DuVernay discusses her background and the journey to becoming a director. She talks about how she started out in journalism before eventually transitioning to filmmaking. When asked about her experience as a black woman in Hollywood, DuVernay talks about the challenges she has faced and the importance of creating opportunities for other marginalized groups.

Stewart and DuVernay also discuss DuVernay's latest project, “When They See Us,” which tells the story of the Central Park Five. DuVernay talks about the research she did and the difficult conversations she had with the men who were wrongfully convicted. She also touches on the importance of telling stories of unjust systems and the impact that these stories can have on society.

In addition to the interview with DuVernay, the episode also features a segment on the 2020 presidential election. Correspondent Michael Kosta visits a campaign rally for one of the lesser-known candidates and tries to get a sense of what their platform is. Kosta's interactions with the candidate's supporters are both humorous and eye-opening, highlighting the sometimes absurd nature of American politics.

The episode also features a segment on the recent controversy surrounding Starbucks and their decision to close all of their stores for a day of racial bias training. Correspondent Dulce Sloan visits a local Starbucks and talks with other customers about their thoughts on the training and the larger issue of racial bias in America.

Throughout the episode, Stewart and his correspondents utilize their trademark combination of humor and insight to tackle the various issues at hand. From Hollywood representation to political campaigns to racial bias, this episode covers a wide range of topics with nuance and wit.

Overall, episode three of season 20 of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart is a compelling and thought-provoking look at the work of the trailblazing director Ava DuVernay and the various challenges and issues facing America today.

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Description
  • First Aired
    January 7, 2015
  • Content Rating
    TV-14
  • Language
    English