There's a belonging problem in Hollywood. Who dictates who belongs? The very body who dictates that looks all one way.
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Art is something that grows and breathes and lives, and it shouldn't be predicated on the success of box office - but it is. But within that, you have to give people a chance to find their voice, to play, to continue to create.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Art should be organic and free, not solely based on commercial success.
Ava Duvernay emphasizes that art is a living entity that requires freedom and growth, rather than being limited by the pressures of commercial success. She advocates for the importance of allowing artists the space to explore their creativity and find their unique voices, suggesting that this freedom is essential for authentic artistic expression and development.
Themes
ArtCreativityFreedomExpressionVoice
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech at an art gala, one might use this quote to highlight the importance of nurturing creativity in artists.
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I intend to be making films until I'm an old lady. So, if God willing I get there, I need to create a paradigm for myself where I can make it regardless of whether or not they still like what I'm making.
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