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“I encountered Newton when I was growing up, and it has kind of made me who I am, although I came to love Boston. It's a complicated city. Some of the smartest people in the world are in Boston. How many institutions of higher learning are in that one area? It's a pool of intelligence. It's a great town. You can encounter racism anywhere. I have a lot of nostalgic feelings about Boston. It was a cool place to grow up.”

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Kasi Lemmons

Kasi Lemmons is a renowned film director celebrated for her work in both independent and mainstream cinema. Born on February 24, 1961, she has made substantial contributions to the film industry with her distinctive storytelling and directing talents. more

“I think Black Nativity movie has a very clear message. It's about a family in crisis facing some of the very familiar struggles we face in our communities. It's really about love, redemption, forgiveness, faith and family, the things that have gotten us through so many hard times, and that continue to get us through them. When times are hard, we need each other.”

Thinking Black Community Struggle Crisis Familiar Redemption Hard Times

Author:Kasi Lemmons

“I don't over-think my existence. I'm a very imperfect person, like most of us are. I'm also a very busy person. I have a family. I have a career. I'm a professor at NYU. I have a full life for which I feel grateful every day.”

Existence Grateful Busy Imperfect

Author:Kasi Lemmons

“My guiltiest pleasure is reading a novel with a glass of wine. I love to read voraciously. I always have. And I love to lose myself in a good book.”

Book Reading Pleasure Novel Wine Good Book Wine Glass Love To Read

Author:Kasi Lemmons

“Honestly, I do spend most of my time between films trying to get the next one made.”

Trying Film Honestly

Author:Kasi Lemmons