Dia Mirza Quotes

Film is a tool of change.

I've really tried to use the power of film to effect change.

I don't think an actor's job is to be recognized. I think an actor's job is to facilitate the writing in a way that changes the way people think. No other business does that.

Can art change the world? Maybe... we should change the question: Can art change people's lives?

Gene Roddenbury felt that television was being wasted. That it had the potential for enlightenment and even inspiration.

I'm drawn to making films that in some way move the social conversation.

We were trained as writers with the idea that literature is something that can change reality, that it's not just a very sophisticated entertainment but a way to act.

I want to be a part of films that have some kind of social comment and that will help people evolve.

I've always been a believer in the power of art - and music in particular - to inspire change.

I just want to tell stories that have an impact on people. Somebody needs to have an impact because people are lost. People are really lost.

Journalism is about results. It's about affecting your community or your society in the most progressive way.

I'm used to my films having little effect on making the world a better place.

We remain committed to inspiring and compelling social change to the world's most pressing problems through the power of great stories and engaging our audiences to take meaningful action.

Being at a film festival reminds me of the power of film. The power that we have in our hands. Telling specific stories about personal matters can start the debate that is needed today, and that connect you with realities that you had no idea were connected.

The best songs/films/collections expose truths about life and make them universally accessible; they progress humanity.

A film is not going to change the world. But if it can do that to individuals on an individual level, I think it's a magnificent movie.

The goal of Participant is to tell stories that serve as catalysts for social change. With our television channel, we can bring those stories into the homes of our viewers every day.

I really believe in sharing my story to improve social behaviors in the nation.

As Culture Secretary, I realised how you can use sport to do so many other good things for society.

Art is so valuable that I think its misuse is really dangerous. When it's used well, when it's telling a story well or creating representation or visibility for something that's really lacking, it can really save lives.

Cinema is a reflection of society and, in most cases, has the ability to be a mirror and not just show the problems but also give solutions and help them reach a large number of people through faces and voices that matter.

People look to cinema to spread the word and to tell these wonderful, outrageous stories or true-to-life documentaries.

Being an artist, being an actor, it's about telling stories that could heal, that could open up discussion that could make the community better.

Generally, I love being part of a project that imparts a positive message, is somehow educational or enlightening, helps to bridge differences, or inspires viewers in some way.

You need to decide that you're going to use a story to enlighten and inspire people in the modern day.