That was my goal in portraying Jesse Owens: bringing that level of humanity so people could understand who he was as a person. — Stephan James Copy Share Image
What I've learned about that word is context, where the world is coming from - in the era the film is set, it obviously… — Stephan James Copy Share Image
John Lewis is such a remarkable human being. Literally, such a beautiful human being. I remember the first time I met him. We were in the middle of a scene and [Selma director] Ava DuVernay calls, "Cut," and then he literally just came in. He just came walking in.I just froze. I can't explain the feeling. Seeing somebody who was… — Stephan James Copy Share
Jesse Owens had to be a very strong person. There were a lot of protests, but I think that he knew, despite the pressure… — Stephan James Copy Share Image
I want to be a superhero, I want to be Spider-Man or Batman. Will you let me know if you have any connections? Let's make it happen. — Stephan James Copy Share
I enjoy challenging perspective - challenging ideas of what it means to be a black man. — Stephan James Copy Share Image
I care a lot about who I'm working with as directors and other actors. — Stephan James Copy Share Image
When is not a good time to speak up for our vets and support them in any way that we can? — Stephan James Copy Share Image
We have to start creating more material that gives a platform for people of colour, for women, for old people and young people alike… — Stephan James Copy Share Image
