Whereas painting is a more rarefied art form, with a limited audience, I recognized film as this extraordinary social tool that could reach tremendous numbers of people.
Kathryn BigelowThose of us who work in the arts know that depiction is not endorsement. If it was, no artist would be able to paint inhumane practices, no author could write about them, and no filmmaker could delve into the thorny subjects of our time.
Kathryn BigelowOn the other hand, I believe there's hope, because the breakdown and the repair are happening simultaneously.
Kathryn BigelowFilms don't cause violence, people do. Violence defines our existence. To shield oneself is more dangerous than trying to reflect it.
Kathryn Bigelow