Justin Simien Quotes


There is a difference between being offended and being prejudiced and even being bigoted against. There's a difference between that and racism.


Citations

Simien, Justin. Interview by Zeba Blay. IndieWire, 19 Jan. 2014.

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Justin Simien
Justin Simien
  • Born: May 7, 1983
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Film Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Actor, Author

Justin Simien is an American filmmaker, actor, and author. His first feature film, Dear White People, won the U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Breakthrough Talent at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival. Simien has also been named to Variety's 2013 "10 Directors to Watch" list. The film was later adapted into the Netflix series of the same name (2017–present).