Why would you create a movie for black people if you don't understand the history and perspective of the people you are doing it for? You need historical perspective to make sound decisions.

Ninety percent of the time, you're going to hear no. It took me seven years to make 'Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored.' Nobody wanted to see the movie made. I got the movie made.

The business is so upside down now. It's not just about the bling-bling.

The name of the game is efficiency; we have to play that game with our toys and our brains.

Young kids are taking Viagra, ecstasy. They even want instant sex.

Why would you create a movie for black people if you don't understand the history and perspective of the people you are doing it for? You need historical perspective to make sound decisions.

Just having hope ain't going to cut it. You've got to have hope, passion and skills.