It's kind of dangerous to cut in the camera, but that's the only way I know how to direct. Debbie Allen cameracutdangerous Change image and share on social
The biggest challenge was that we had to shoot so quickly and with such a limited budget. Debbie Allen bigbudgetchallenge Change image and share on social
The riot isn't seen in the movie, but it is alluded to. He has this one speech that gives a great sense of texture and paints a picture of what was happening in Harlem then. Debbie Allen alludegreathappen Change image and share on social
As far as pacing the shoot is concerned, I know when I've got it. I don't think there's any reason to take ten takes unless you need them. Debbie Allen concernhavepace Change image and share on social
But out of limitations comes creativity. Debbie Allen creativitylimitation Change image and share on social
Making this movie was a great opportunity for me to explore high-definition. I'm glad I got to see what the challenges are, what makes it better. It works wonderfully. Debbie Allen challengedefinitionexplore Change image and share on social
Michael Ralph brilliantly plays the street prophet, a West Indian who foreshadows the Harlem riot. Debbie Allen brilliantlyforeshadowharlem Change image and share on social
In scoring we have a lot that was not evident in the shooting. The radio is on all the time. Debbie Allen evidentlotradio Change image and share on social
I use something that is a real staple in the directing world. It's called a dance floor. You lay it down so that it's so smooth you can roll around, and you can put furniture on top of it. It's seamless and you don't see it. Debbie Allen calldancedirect share on social
Even when you have a big budget, you can't just shoot everything. Debbie Allen bigbudgetshoot Change image and share on social
