Debbie Allen

I basically shoot the movie the way I think it should be cut, so my directives to the editor are read more

I basically shoot the movie the way I think it should be cut, so my directives to the editor are in the camera.

Then you give your actors broad strokes based on what your idea is for what is going on in the read more

Then you give your actors broad strokes based on what your idea is for what is going on in the room and the circumstances surrounding it.

In today's competitive marketplace, you can't afford to be humble.

In today's competitive marketplace, you can't afford to be humble.

As one who loves literature, art, music and history, I've been deeply rooted in the Harlem Renaissance for many years.

As one who loves literature, art, music and history, I've been deeply rooted in the Harlem Renaissance for many years.

The look of the movie has a kind a muted tone to it at first, and then we introduce color read more

The look of the movie has a kind a muted tone to it at first, and then we introduce color to it as we go along.