“There is no reason why challenging themes and engaging stories have to be mutually exclusive - in fact, each can fuel the other. As a filmmaker, I want to entertain people first and foremost. If out of that comes a greater awareness and understanding of a time or a circumstance, then the hope is that change can happen.” PeopleIfsWantFirstsReasonFactsStoriesHappensUnderstandingChallengesInspiringGreaterAwarenessCircumstancesReason WhyFilmmakerMovieThemeFuelNo ReasonHostEngagingExclusiveMovie Director Author:Edward Zwick
“I think one of the privileges of being a filmmaker is the opportunity to remain a kind of perpetual student.” ThinkingKindOpportunityInspiringStudentsPrivilegeFilmmakerMoviePerpetual Author:Edward Zwick
“Sometimes when we weep in the movies we weep for ourselves or for a life unlived. Or we even go to the movies because we want to resist the emotion that's there in front of us. I think there is always a catharsis that I look for and that makes the movie experience worthwhile.” ThinkingWantLooksSometimesActorsEmotionFrontsExperienceMovieWorthwhileCatharsis Author:Edward Zwick
“I don't think movies can ever be too intense, but people have to understand why you're showing them the things you are showing them.” PeopleThinkingIntenseMovie Author:Edward Zwick
