Lawrence Bender

It's been ingrained in me, from my parents and others, this idea of making a difference in the world.

— Lawrence Bender

The average ordinary citizen can do a lot of different things when it comes to the climate crisis.

— Lawrence Bender

If you go back and look at President Reagan's speeches, they bring you to tears almost.

— Lawrence Bender

Being with Al Gore on the red carpet in Cannes was exciting - he's like a rock star unto himself!

— Lawrence Bender

To be sure, governments will remain critical to any comprehensive effort to save our planet.

— Lawrence Bender

Making movies is my profession. I like doing it a lot.

— Lawrence Bender

There are definitely strictly independent movies. 'Gummo' is one. Another is one I made, 'Fresh,' a $3 million movie which Boaz Yakin…

— Lawrence Bender

After 'An Inconvenient Truth' came out, a lot of people came to me with their causes, and there are a lot -…

— Lawrence Bender

Film is a very collaborative medium. If you're smart enough, you learn how to maintain your vision while drawing resourcefully from all…

— Lawrence Bender

I think politics is really important to our lives. At its best and highest form, it can make the biggest difference in…

— Lawrence Bender

It became my first passion, the first thing I really fell in love with. I joined the Ralph Robinson Ballet company, and…

— Lawrence Bender

Sure, 'An Inconvenient Truth' was my first documentary. What a wonderful experience. I saw Al Gore doing his slideshow presentation, and had…

— Lawrence Bender

I am not married yet, but I think ultimately in a good marriage it is the relationship which is the most important…

— Lawrence Bender

You know, people have actually changed the way they think about nuclear weapons now, post-Cold War, post-9/11. The threat of nuclear weapons…

— Lawrence Bender

In 1998, I was screening 'Good Will Hunting' at Camp David. And I was saying, 'Nice to meet you, Mr. President. Nice…

— Lawrence Bender

Honestly, when I had the idea to make 'An Inconvenient Truth,' and I was going out and raising the money, and I…

— Lawrence Bender

Being scared is really a good thing. It's being scared of being scared that's bad. Being scared of walking through your fear,…

— Lawrence Bender

I was with - he wasn't the president then, but - Barack Obama, when he was running, in Washington, during Black Congressional…

— Lawrence Bender

What I would say to filmmakers, if I may be so bold or so arrogant, is to draw inspiration from other filmmakers,…

— Lawrence Bender

I had one of those light bulb 'a ha' moments while screening 'Good Will Hunting' in Camp David in 1998 - Madeleine…

— Lawrence Bender