Ava DuVernay on Advice from Oprah and Getting Stuck in an Elevator with Tom Cruise

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Ava DuVernay jokes that if directing doesn't work out, she's a "damn good waitress."

Director Ava DuVernay sits down with Drew to talk about her love of directing, the brilliant advice Oprah gave her that's helped her navigate harsh critiques, and what it was like getting stuck in an elevator with Tom Cruise!