I financed and made my own films from the start. My path has been autonomous and independent, so I don't have any horror stories about glass ceilings and expectations and tense studio meetings.
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I think I am a little jealous of women who have great girlfriends as adults.
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If your dream is only about you, it's too small.
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It's emotional for artists who are women and people of color to have less value placed on our worldview.
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There's something very important about films about black women and girls being made by black women. It's a reflection as opposed to an interpretation.
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When we're talking about diversity, it's not a box to check. It is a reality that should be deeply felt and held and valued by all of us.
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