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It's time for storytellers to tell the stories that have not had the privilege of being shown to the world, and the audience will be there.
Jon M. Chu
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Storytellers should share untold stories, as there is an audience ready to hear them.

This quote emphasizes the importance of highlighting underrepresented narratives in storytelling. Jon M. Chu encourages storytellers to give voice to those stories that have been overlooked, asserting that there is a receptive audience eager for diverse and authentic experiences.

Themes

StorytellingRepresentationNarrativeDiversityAudience

In practice

Example use cases

In a speech about inclusion in media, this quote can underline the need for diverse storytelling.

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