"Thank You Ava DuVernay"

In 2016, Ava DuVernay changed the landscape of television when she made the monumental decision to only hire female directors for Queen Sugar’s seven season run. In this exclusive clip, the directors take the time to thank Ava DuVernay for her unwavering vision, dedication to inclusivity, and for changing their lives forever.

Queen Sugar airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT—only on OWN. For more on #QueenSugar, visit WatchOWN.tv/QS.