I ask of cinema what most North Americans ask of psychedelic drugs.
Alejandro JodorowskyRead
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.
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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