I wanted to pay homage to someone who was such an important literary figure in my life. I think Langston Hughes would be proud of the picture Black Nativity, yet it's a contemporary story about a family living in Harlem.… — Kasi Lemmons Copy Share Image
If I was not a film-maker I'd probably be a musician. I like Kanye West, Jay-Z, R&B, classical, jazz and all kinds of music,… — Kasi Lemmons Copy Share Image
If I like a film, I usually appreciate the way it was made the first time. — Kasi Lemmons Copy Share Image
As someone who tried to be great. I don't know if one ever gets to greatness, but I've put in a good effort, and… — Kasi Lemmons Copy Share Image
Perseverance is what I tell my students. It's important that you keep your dream alive, because you're going to encounter a lot of obstacles,… — Kasi Lemmons Copy Share Image
Black Nativity certainly lends itself to reinterpretation. It was kind of designed to be infused with the creativity of whoever is putting it on,… — Kasi Lemmons Copy Share Image
I don't over-think my existence. I'm a very imperfect person, like most of us are. I'm also a very busy person. I have a… — Kasi Lemmons Copy Share Image
Honestly, I do spend most of my time between films trying to get the next one made. — Kasi Lemmons Copy Share Image
I wanted to pay homage to someone who was such an important literary figure in my life. I think Langston Hughes would be proud… — Kasi Lemmons Copy Share Image
I think Black Nativity movie has a very clear message. It's about a family in crisis facing some of the very familiar struggles we… — Kasi Lemmons Copy Share Image
One of my foolish qualities is to jump boldly, and then think about it later. — Kasi Lemmons Copy Share Image
The biggest challenges are always getting into the rooms that you need to get into and having people open to the types of stories… — Kasi Lemmons Copy Share Image
My guiltiest pleasure is reading a novel with a glass of wine. I love to read voraciously. I always have. And I love to… — Kasi Lemmons Copy Share Image
I'm able to inspire other people, to see the potential of a career, they can look to me and see that they can do… — Kasi Lemmons Copy Share Image
I love working with young artists. Jacob Latimore was the first kid that I auditioned. After he walked out, I turned to my husband… — Kasi Lemmons Copy Share Image
I encountered Newton when I was growing up, and it has kind of made me who I am, although I came to love Boston.… — Kasi Lemmons Copy Share Image
