Ava DuVernay To Direct ‘The Battle Of Versailles’ Movie In Works At HBO Films

The story of the 1973 Palace of Versailles fashion show that put American designers and black models on the map is the subject of michael_starrburyThe Battle Of Versailles, an HBO Films movie co-written and directed by Selma helmer Ava DuVernay. She is co-writing the project, now in development, with Michael Starrbury (The Inevitable Defeat Of Mister And Pete). It is based on the 2015 book The Battle Of Versailles: The Night American Fashion Stumbled Into The Spotlight And Made History by fashion journalist Robin Givhan. Read More…