Ava DuVernay To Executive Produce New Docuseries, “And She Could Be Next,” About Women Of Color In The Political Landscape

Ava DuVernay is executive producing a two-part docuseries that highlights women of color who are leading the charge in politics.

According to Deadline, the docuseries, titled, And She Could Be Next,  was directed by Peabody Award-winner Grace Lee and Iranian documentary filmmaker Marjan Safinia. It is set to debut on PBS and POV.org in June.

Filmed between 2018-2019, the docuseries follows female candidates and organizers across the country, who are vying to preserve democracy.

The episodes focus on women like Stacey Abrams (Georgia), Bushra Amiwala (Skokie, Illinois), Maria Elena Durazo (Los Angeles, California), Veronica Escobar (El Paso, Texas), Lucy McBath (Atlanta, Georgia) and more.

In addition to putting women of color at the forefront, the series also features a crew comprised entirely of women of color behind the camera.

“If ever there was a moment where we need to be reminded of the leadership of women of color, that time is now,” DuVernay said. “If you’re an immigrant, a young person, a person of faith, or simply someone who has felt unseen for too long, you will find yourself reflected in this story.”