# Ava DuVernay defends AI use in '14th' documentary

> Ava DuVernay explains AI tools in her new Constitution documentary.
- Title: Ava DuVernay defends AI use in '14th' documentary | Shortify
- Summary: Ava DuVernay explains AI tools in her new Constitution documentary. Ava DuVernay defends using AI for animation and archival photos in her documentary '14th'…
- Keywords: ava duvernay, 14th, constitution, birthright citizenship, documentary, afi fest, Ava, DuVernay, defends, use, '14th', The Hollywood Reporter
- Source: The Hollywood Reporter — https://hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/ava-duvernay-defends-using-ai-doc-14th-1236739774
- Author: Kirsten Chuba
- Published: 2026-10-26T15:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ava duvernay, 14th, constitution, birthright citizenship, ai, documentary, afi fest
## Ava DuVernay at AFI Fest
Ava DuVernay attended the premiere of '14th' at AFI Fest on October 25.
## AI tools in '14th'
The documentary uses AI to animate archival photos and explore the Constitution's 14th Amendment.
## DuVernay on AI filmmaking
DuVernay says AI tools like Pro Tools and Avid are now essential in modern filmmaking workflows.
## Key takeaway

Ava DuVernay defends using AI for animation and archival photos in her documentary '14th' about birthright citizenship.