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Quote by Gil Scott-Heron

“I don't think people in power have the potential to do anything like that to me. I feel as though as long as our music is available, folks are going to hear it.”

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Gil Scott-Heron

Gil Scott-Heron was an American poet, singer, and musician known for his political and social commentary. His work often addressed themes such as social justice, poverty, racial discrimination, and drug abuse. more

“We understand what the difference is between what we understand and what the community understands about what we're doing because they have supported us long enough for me to stay out here, while other people who are doing other things have not. A lot of people have trouble pinning down what it is we do and how. But we don't have any trouble with that. As long as that's their problem, it's their problem.”

People Long Enough Problem Community Differences Trouble

Author:Gil Scott-Heron

“I try to do the same thing when I'm with young actors who are new and unsure. I try to do the same thing for them that I saw Laurence [Fishburne] and Angela [Dasset]do for all of us on Boyz n the Hood.”

Trying Young Actors Saws Hood Unsure Young Actors Angela

Author:Nia Long

“Collaboration is necessary for making great art. Everybody has a perspective on what they think or feel the material should ultimately look like when it hits the screen.”

Thinking Feels Should Looks Art Materials Perspective Screens Collaboration Great Art

Author:Nia Long

“I can tell you it makes a big difference to have a director who is collaborative. What motivates a character in my mind could be completely different from what the director's thinking. You have to have those conversations ahead of time and throughout the process. It affects the performance.”

Thinking Mind I Can Different Character Bigs Process Differences Directors Conversation Performances Ahead Of Time

Author:Nia Long