I don't get tripped up in technology. I use technology as a tool. 'Oldboy' we shot Two Pro 35mm. For 'Da Blood of Jesus,' we shot digitally. We shot the new Sony F55. It's a 4K camera.

Our greatness, our talent has never been the question. It's been a matter of grappling for control over what we do.

One of the great things about African-Americans is that we've always had this attitude: We make do with what we got. It comes from our ancestors being slaves.

For me, I believe in God, God is real.

He revolutionized music videos. Before Michael Jackson, MTV refused to play African-American artists.

I'm always open. I try not to have a closed mind. In fact the only reason why I'm able to continue to make films since 1986 is I have been adaptable. If I weren't flexible I sure wouldn't be making films this many years as I've been doing it. I've been making a film a year almost since 1986 and that's hard. That ain't easy.

I live in New York City, the stories of my films take place in New York; I'm a New York filmmaker.