I didn't start out thinking that I could ever make films. I started out being a film lover, loving films, and wanting to have a job that put me close to them and close to filmmakers and close to film sets.
I think I am a little jealous of women who have great girlfriends as adults.
If your dream is only about you, it's too small.
It's emotional for artists who are women and people of color to have less value placed on our worldview.
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.
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.