Mario Van Peebles quotes

Mario Van Peebles is a Mexican-American director and actor, recognized for his impactful work in film and television. His creative storytelling often explores social issues and diverse cultural experiences. He continues to inspire audiences with his dedication to authentic representation and innovative filmmaking. Here are 9 of his quotes:

No matter what color you are, if you mentor some little boy or girl, you make a huge difference in their lives because they then model behavior that leads to success versus modeling behavior that doesn't.

Mario Van Peebles

I went from being Mario who? to Mario baby!

Mario Van Peebles

When you make a film that is based in reality, reality will come up all around it.

Mario Van Peebles

When I came out to Hollywood, I discovered the perfect place for my creative madness - Cannon Pictures.

Mario Van Peebles

If you sort of treat the environment in sort of this mechanical, industrial way that there's a disconnect between man and the environment, it's very easy to treat people that way.

Mario Van Peebles

When young people see movies like 'Gandhi 'or 'JFK,' there is an element of romanticization of these powerful people, and young people often feel a huge distance between their own lives and the lives of these social-change heroes. But the Panthers were flawed-up people from the streets, so it's easier to identify with them.

Mario Van Peebles

We think birth is a miracle and death is a tragedy, but really they're flip sides of the same coin - anything born is gonna die.

Mario Van Peebles

I'm not in business to make money.

Mario Van Peebles