# Ava DuVernay Defends Constitutional Amendment

> Ava DuVernay's documentary shows Trump's constitutional confusion.
- Title: Ava DuVernay Defends Constitutional Amendment · Deadline
- Summary: Ava DuVernay's documentary shows Trump's constitutional confusion. Ava DuVernay's documentary highlights Trump's refusal to uphold the Constitution.
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- Source: Deadline — https://deadline.com/2026/10/14th-review-ava-duvernay-documentary-1237153748
- Author: Matthew Carey
- Published: 2026-10-10T01:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ava duvernay, constitutional amendment, trump, new york film festival, documentary, president, entertainment, culture
## Documentary Premiere
Ava DuVernay's documentary premieres at New York Film Festival.
## Presidential Oaths
The film shows 14 presidents swearing to preserve the Constitution.
## Trump's Constitutional Response
Trump says he has brilliant lawyers to respond to constitutional duties.

> I don't know. I have to respond by saying, again, I have brilliant lawyers that work for me.
## Key takeaway

Ava DuVernay's documentary highlights Trump's refusal to uphold the Constitution.