The Late Show with Stephen Colbert S5 E161 - Ava DuVernay, Kristen Bell, Ben Folds

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert S5 E161 - Ava DuVernay, Kristen Bell, Ben Folds
Apr 07, 2026 min Comedy Movies
6.1

Stephen welcomes filmmaker Ava DuVernay, actress Kristen Bell, and a musical performance by Ben Folds.

Creator N/A
Actor Stephen Colbert
Country United States of America
Production Spartina Productions
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