Ava DuVernay's AUGUST 28 to Make Television Debut on OWN

Acclaimed director Ava DuVernay's short-form film entitled "August 28: A Day in the Life of a People" will make its national television debut on Tuesday, August 28 at 7 p.m. ET/PT on OWN. Starring Lupita Nyong'o, Angela Bassett, Don Cheadle, Regina King, David Oyelowo, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, André Holland, Michael Ealy and Glynn Turman, DuVernay's 22-minute scripted film uses a robust combination of both documentary and narrative techniques to transport viewers through six stunning historical moments that all actually occurred on the same day in various years.

Written, produced and directed by DuVernay, "August 28" traverses a century of black progress, protest, passion and perseverance of African-American people. The project gives historical perspective within the creative FRAMEWORK of one date that has had a profound effect on America including: the passing of The Slavery Abolition Act on August 28, 1833, the lynching of Emmett Till on August 28, 1956, the first radio airplay from Motown Records on August 28, 1961 with The Marvelettes "Please Mr Postman," Dr. Martin LUTHER King Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech during the massive March on Washington on August 28, 1965, Hurricane Katrina making its tragic landfall on August 28, 2005 and then-Senator Barack Obama's acceptance of the Democratic nomination for the presidency on August 28, 2008.

The film was lensed by cinematographer Malik Sayeed and edited by Oscar nominee Spencer Averick. Ten-time Grammy nominee Meshell Ndegeocello composed the score. Paul Garnes produced, with co-producers Tilane Jones and Tammy Garnes.

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ABOUT FORWARD MOVEMENT

Forward Movement is the production company of Academy Award nominee and winner of the Emmy, the BAFTA and the Peabody, Ava DuVernay. Forward Movement works include the Oscar-nominated criminal justice documentary 13TH, Oscar-nominated feature film SELMA, winner of the 2012 Sundance Film Festival's Best Director Prize micro-budget film MIDDLE OF NOWHERE, THIS IS THE LIFE, I WILL FOLLOW, AUGUST 28: A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PEOPLE, FAMILY FEUD as well as acclaimed fashion and beauty films for Prada and Fashion Fair, THE DOOR and SAY YES, respectively. Television credits include: hit TV Series "Queen Sugar," BET's "Black Girls Rock," "My Mic Sounds Nice," "John Legend INTERLUDES Live," "Essence Music Festival 2010," and ESPN Films' "Venus Vs."

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