Every great film should seem new every time you see it.
Roger EbertRead
There's so little representation of people who look like me behind the camera that it makes you want to say yes to any opportunity out of desperation. It puts you in a situation where you can't make your best work. Diversity for cheap.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the lack of representation in the film industry and its impact on creatives.
Lulu Wang's quote reflects the struggles faced by underrepresented individuals in the film industry, emphasizing that the scarcity of people from diverse backgrounds behind the camera often leads to a sense of desperation for opportunities. This lack of representation compromises the quality and authenticity of artistic work, suggesting that a tokenistic approach to diversity fails to honor the true depth of varied experiences and stories.
Themes
RepresentationDiversityArtFilmCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a panel discussion about diversity in the film industry.
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