What my previous film 'Paper Tigers' have proven, is that it can point toward helpful tools for change.
James RedfordThe word 'resilience,' in our American culture is closely aligned with 'grit,' and that word implies a certain moral fiber that says you can survive and thrive in any adversity, because you are strong - but that message of strength is both disqualifying and problematic.
James RedfordI think everyone understands when these cycles are disrupted, especially in terms of institutionalized poverty, it's always will be difficult - patterns are put into place, and certain behaviors keep getting repeated.
James RedfordWhen you have really solid biology and medical science at the core of an issue, it makes it much easier to identify what potential solutions may be.
James Redford