“When my film went to the Venice Film Festival and won the best script writing, the jury [prize], it didn't go to my head. I know how many black filmmakers that I am operating with whose name will never be mentioned. But I'm part of them in that silent existence.” KnowsWritingFilmNamesBlackExistenceKnow HowSilentScriptsFilmmakerPrizeFestivalsJuryVeniceFilm Festivals Author:Haile Gerima
“Films don't cause violence, people do. Violence defines our existence. To shield oneself is more dangerous than trying to reflect it.” PeopleTryingFilmCausesExistenceViolenceDangerousOneselfMovieShields Author:Kathryn Bigelow