When killings of black by policeman happen, there's the victim, there's the family, there are the police, there are the politicians, and… — Gina Prince-Bythewood Copy Share Image
I don't want people to go to a film of mine because they feel guilty, like, 'I have to support it because… — Gina Prince-Bythewood Copy Share Image
I'm very shy. But as a director and especially a female director, absolutely: How I used to walk on the court is… — Gina Prince-Bythewood Copy Share Image
There is a perception within our community and the world that black people don't love each other. That we don't fight for… — Gina Prince-Bythewood Copy Share Image
'Black film,' that term allows studios to just marginalize a movie and say, 'We've made our black film. We've made our film… — Gina Prince-Bythewood Copy Share Image
I was adopted by two amazing people: a Salvadoran mother and a white father who were incredibly supportive of me and my… — Gina Prince-Bythewood Copy Share Image
'Out of Sight' is one of my favorite films ever. Love Steven Soderbergh. 'Goodfellas' was a huge influence on me in terms… — Gina Prince-Bythewood Copy Share Image
Films really can change a conversation and change someone's thinking and perception, especially with people of color at the center. It rarely… — Gina Prince-Bythewood Copy Share Image
People often ask me if I feel discriminated against as a black female director. I don't. I'm actually offered a ton of… — Gina Prince-Bythewood Copy Share Image
Even if someone doesn't look like you or you don't know people like this in your real life, you get to know… — Gina Prince-Bythewood Copy Share Image
Growing up the way I did, it was tough being one of only a few black people in the town and in… — Gina Prince-Bythewood Copy Share Image
Talent has no gender. People are hiring young male directors right out of film school, off of a student film or off… — Gina Prince-Bythewood Copy Share Image
On my set, people have to respect the actor's process. I totally respect what actors do. I give them whatever time they… — Gina Prince-Bythewood Copy Share Image
Movies have power. Power to impact society and the choices we make. I want to entertain, but I also want to say something to… — Gina Prince-Bythewood Copy Share Image
The thing is I write to music, so every script I have has its own playlist. Music just opens me up to the emotions… — Gina Prince-Bythewood Copy Share Image
We think of Shots Fired as almost an autopsy of Ferguson that shows the events from every street in the house. And, in dealing… — Gina Prince-Bythewood Copy Share Image
Some of my favorite films are musicals, like 'Walk the Line,' 'The Rose' and 'Lady Sings the Blues.' I just love the way the… — Gina Prince-Bythewood Copy Share Image
There are a lot of aspects of filmmaking that I love, but one of my favorites is in post, finding the right song for… — Gina Prince-Bythewood Copy Share Image
Sports also teaches you that it's about the team, and the better your teammates are, the better they make you. — Gina Prince-Bythewood Copy Share Image
When killings of black by policeman happen, there's the victim, there's the family, there are the police, there are the politicians, and there is… — Gina Prince-Bythewood Copy Share Image
There is a perception within our community and the world that black people don't love each other. That we don't fight for each other.… — Gina Prince-Bythewood Copy Share Image
There are so many romantic comedies made, but very few dramas or love stories. And with a love story, you have to take time… — Gina Prince-Bythewood Copy Share Image
I write to music, and Nina Simone is always on my playlist to write to. I mean, shes inspiring. She's truthful and real and… — Gina Prince-Bythewood Copy Share Image
My parents are amazing. When I said I wanted to go into film, they didn't understand it, but they were incredibly supportive. But growing… — Gina Prince-Bythewood Copy Share Image
I grew up with white parents, and until after college, it was a lot of confusion, especially because I grew up in an all-white… — Gina Prince-Bythewood Copy Share Image
