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I Am Trying To Stay Away From This Position Of Me "returning To My Roots." As If My Roots Are That I'm Only Comfortable Working On Low-budget, Small Films. That's Not The Case At All.

I'm Trying To Keep Up With What's Happening In This Turbulent World.

'25th Hour,' Like A Lot Of My Films, Takes Place In New York City. I've Been Very Fortunate To Make Films In The City That I Live. I Mean, It's Great Going Home At Night Instead Of Being On Location.

I Don't Think My Films Are Going To Get Rid Of Racism Or Prejudice. I Think The Best Thing My Films Can Do Is Provoke Discussion.

I Give Interracial Couples A Look. Daggers. They Get Uncomfortable When They See Me On The Street.