I think what was special about 'Music by Prudence' was the classic story of the title subject's life path - from being an outcast in her society because she was disabled, to someone who picked herself from that despair and elevated herself within that community, and now that society accepting her as much as they formerly rejected her. People identified with that journey, overcoming an obstacle, but still triumphing.
Someone told me once that I'm worse than a dog, I'm the scum of the earth, so for me it was draining. - Roger Ross Williams
Someone told me once that I'm worse than a dog, I'm the scum of the earth, so for me it was draining.
- Roger Ross Williams
Owen [Suskind], in a sense, grew up on a diet of myth and fable, and has become an expert on their themes, which contain a moral guide that connects … - Roger Ross Williams
Owen [Suskind], in a sense, grew up on a diet of myth and fable, and has become an expert on their themes, which contain a moral guide that connects …
I mentioned before, these [classic Disney films] are classic mythological tales, a hero's journey, and have been told for thousands of years. Disney … - Roger Ross Williams
I mentioned before, these [classic Disney films] are classic mythological tales, a hero's journey, and have been told for thousands of years. Disney …
It is our stories [classic Disney films] that make us human - so Owen [Suskind] has become an expert in what connects us and makes us human. That got… - Roger Ross Williams
It is our stories [classic Disney films] that make us human - so Owen [Suskind] has become an expert in what connects us and makes us human. That got…
The relationship between a director and an editor in documentaries is so important. - Roger Ross Williams
The relationship between a director and an editor in documentaries is so important.
Zwarte Piet, or 'Black Pete,' is a relic from slavery. It is something that should have long been eliminated, and it's very insulting to black Dutch … - Roger Ross Williams
Zwarte Piet, or 'Black Pete,' is a relic from slavery. It is something that should have long been eliminated, and it's very insulting to black Dutch …
I'm not an activist at all. I'm a filmmaker, and I wanted the people involved to tell their own story. - Roger Ross Williams
I'm not an activist at all. I'm a filmmaker, and I wanted the people involved to tell their own story.
There is much institutionalized racism in The Netherlands and the non-White population is just now beginning to fight for their rights. - Roger Ross Williams
There is much institutionalized racism in The Netherlands and the non-White population is just now beginning to fight for their rights.
While growing up, I lived in my own fantasy world. I had kind of a rough childhood, so I created my own reality. - Roger Ross Williams
While growing up, I lived in my own fantasy world. I had kind of a rough childhood, so I created my own reality.
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