
Director RaMell Ross (‘Nickel Boys’) is Redefining Cinema
Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso
Reflections on Imagery and Identity in Filmmaking
This chapter delves into a filmmaker's creative process, emphasizing the role of ignorance as a source of confidence in artistic innovation. Drawing inspiration from Orson Welles, the speaker reflects on the complexities of photographing Black identity and the impact of their upbringing as a Northern Black man in the South. The discussion also critiques historical representation in photography, advocating for a compassionate approach to visual storytelling that counters entrenched stereotypes.
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