Accident Quote by Kelly Reichardt
“My parents were in law enforcement, and I didn't really have any movie influences until I got out of Florida and went to college in Boston. Then I was suddenly exposed to Hitchcock and noir, and I took a Fassbender class at art school - by accident - and one in Indian cinema - which completely overwhelmed me. It was this whole new world to me.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Conversation with Kelly Reichardt, Film Festival, 2022
She discovered cinema late, moving from a law‑enforcement family in Florida to Boston, where exposure to Hitchcock, noir, Fassbender, and Indian cinema opened a new artistic world.
In simple terms: Late exposure to film broadened her artistic perspective.
Key Takeaway
Embrace new influences whenever they appear.
Themes
artistic growth
exposure
cultural diversity
Mood
curious
inspired
Type
reflective
inspirational
When to use this quote
- college film studies
- art school workshops
- independent film festivals
- cultural immersion
Key Concepts
cinema history
cross‑cultural influence
personal transformation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can late bloomers catch up in their fields?
- What role does geographic change play in artistic discovery?
A Different Perspective
Limited by earlier lack of exposure, which may delay skill development.
