Gina Prince-Bythewood quotes

Talent has no gender. People are hiring young male directors right out of film school, off of a student film or off of a film at Sundance for millions of dollars. You can do the same with a female. It's not a risk about the work if you respect the film that they made. (Gina Prince-Bythewood)
With 'Love & Basketball,' I played ball my whole life and did track at UCLA. So, I'm an athlete. And it was very important for me to get it right. I started with casting: As an athlete, there's nothing worse for me than watching a sports movie and the woman that they hire can't run or can't shoot. It sets women's sports back years. View quote
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Movies have power. Power to impact society and the choices we make. I want to entertain, but I also want to say something to the world. View quote
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Films really can change a conversation and change someone's thinking and perception, especially with people of color at the center. It rarely happens. I think it's important for both the community but also the world to see people of color in all genres, especially love stories. View quote
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I write to music, and Nina Simone is always on my playlist to write to. I mean, she's inspiring. She's truthful and real and raw. View quote
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I love writing and directing because it's great therapy. Every project I've done, there's been a personal connection. View quote
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I grew up with white parents, and until after college, it was a lot of confusion, especially because I grew up in an all-white area. So I never looked around and saw anyone who looked like me. View quote
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Gina Prince-Bythewood

Gina Prince-Bythewood - Image
Photo: Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 2.0
Occupation: American Director
Born: June 10, 1969
Quotes count: 7