Some people think racism is if you say the n-word, so homophobia is if you call someone...
Nate ParkerFar too often scripts are being written with race in mind, but the subject matter doesn't lend itself to any conversation on race. I applaud Jesse [Zwick] for having the courage to say, this [About Alex] just a story about friends, and they could be anyone. There's no specific color that forces a relationship to be discussed in any other manner.
Nate ParkerI think it takes a lot of courage to be able to direct a film. If you have that courage and that vision together, and you pick the cast that you believe will achieve your vision, you win.
Nate ParkerI need to take toward a lot of things that will refine me and make me better suited for leading anyone out of any place of injustice to a place of justice.
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