It was such a struggle for me to make it off welfare. I was getting $630 a month for myself and my children with no support from their fathers. The rent was $600 a month, and if you got a job, they took it out of your welfare. Allison Anders childfatherjob share on social
I've been amazed watching people who are not ready with their scripts when they're getting a lot of attention. Allison Anders amazeattentionhave Change image and share on social
Art should never be held above our decency to each other. Allison Anders artdecencyhold Change image and share on social
There's never been a 'girl wonder' mythology. Allison Anders girlmythology Change image and share on social
When 'Gas Food Lodging' was released, I had already shot 'Mi Vida Loca.' Allison Anders foodlocalodge Change image and share on social
I had breast cancer. I caught it early. Allison Anders breastcancercatch Change image and share on social
Because I'm one of five people in Los Angeles who doesn't drive, I walk a lot. Allison Anders angelesdrivelos Change image and share on social
The women I cast have to embody all sorts of contradictions... I have to find the right woman to speak to other women. Allison Anders castcontradictionembody Change image and share on social