Since the days of slavery, if you were a good singer or dancer, it was your job to perform for the master after dinner.
A lot of times you get credit for stuff in your movies you didn't intend to be there.
I don't think I'm a total pessimist, so I think you can find hope in all my films.
'Do the Right Thing' was like the first film where I really felt comfortable working with actors.
I'll be vilified if I shoot a film in Toronto for New York. And rightfully so!
I think black people have to be in control of their own image because film is a powerful medium. We can't just sit back and let other people define our existence.