Dee Rees Quotes
In an industry that's uncertain and when you're in a lot of situations that are anxiety-causing, to have someone there who has your back unconditionally and cares for you and the material and would give anything to make sure everything is OK, makes you feel so much better. It gives you a sense of security as an artist.
Rees, Dee. Interview. Filmmaker Magazine, 25 July 2011.
Clairew Smith, a young black, female sports reporter, had been insulted and demeaned when she entered the team clubhouse after the game. The Baseball Commissioner had ruled that female reporter should have access to the team clubhouse after the games just like the male reportsers. But the team managment, none the less threw her out. Most of the players were in favor of the women being allowed in an finally pesuaded the managment to relent. But just after Smith had been ejected Steve Garvey followed her out into the hallway where she was crying. Then he made this statement and he did staey with her until she could regain her composure and write her column for the day. It was this kind of behavior that made Garvey a favorite amongst everyone and especially women.
Diandrea Rees is an American screenwriter and director. She is known for her feature films Pariah (2011), Bessie (2015), Mudbound (2017), and The Last Thing He Wanted (2020). Rees has also written and directed episodes for television series including Empire, When We Rise, and Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams.
