We've had so many faith-based movies that I think are sub-par; I almost want a new phrase for them. David Oyelowo basefaithhave Change image and share on social
I've just seen that there is a really amazing perspective that we're missing by not having more women directing. David Oyelowo amazedirecthave Change image and share on social
I've been an actor for 14 years now and a lot of that time was spent in theatre and television. Then I moved to L.A. to try and build upon that and it's starting to pay off! David Oyelowo actorbuildhave Change image and share on social
I seem to be able to disassociate my insecurities. I know a lot of actors - some of the best actors in the world - can't bear to watch themselves and I have to say I can't relate to that. David Oyelowo actorbeardisassociate Change image and share on social
I try as much as possible not to utter a single line that I don't believe in. David Oyelowo linesingleutter Change image and share on social
I wasn't one of those kids who grew up watching movies thinking, 'That's what I want to do when I grow up.' I didn't really particularly know I had an aptitude for it. David Oyelowo aptitudegrowkid Change image and share on social
I'm not for one second condoning the actions of terrorists at all, but I do think there's a kind of terrorism that the media carries out on its own citizens, certainly in this country - and it's fear. David Oyelowo actioncarrycitizen Change image and share on social
If you feel like the beginning of your history is rooted in slavery, that really, I think, messes with your sense of self, your self-esteem, and your self-worth. David Oyelowo beginesteemfeel Change image and share on social
'The Help' sheds light on a certain truth in America, but the tragedy is if we don't get a chance to contrast it with other points of views. 'The Butler' does that, 'Red Tails' does that and that's what '96 Minutes' does. David Oyelowo americabutlerchance share on social
Generally speaking, we as black people have been celebrated more for when we are subservient when we are not being leaders or kings or in the center of our own narrative driving it forward. David Oyelowo blackcelebratecenter Change image and share on social
