The best thing that winning those Academy Awards things are - the best thing of it is that when I say some of my ideas, somebody's going to listen to it, and they'll preface what I say, 'Academy Award winner da-da-da-da-da.' Haskell Wexler academyawardidea share on social
I think that we should remember that social change can happen when people join together with some strength. Haskell Wexler changehappenjoin Change image and share on social
When they speak about 'We the people...,' we the people have to have a voice. It can't just be the establishment voice. Haskell Wexler establishmentpeoplespeak Change image and share on social
Making a film - particularly what I think is a good film - is the result of a team of people, and the end result has many, many hands on it. Haskell Wexler endfilmgood Change image and share on social
Movies are a voyeuristic experience. You have to make the audience feel like they are peeking through a keyhole. I think of myself as the audience. Then I use light, framing, and motion to create a focal point. Haskell Wexler audiencecreateexperience share on social
Professional cinema image-taking should integrate, serve, interest, and enhance the story. I judge cinematography not just for a story well told but for what the story is. Haskell Wexler cinemacinematographyenhance Change image and share on social
I'd say to anyone trying to break into the business, 'Don't just be interested in movies. Be interested in life. Be a person. Be in touch.' Haskell Wexler breakbusinessinterest Change image and share on social
I am a Chicagoan. I feel like I've simply been on vacation for 10 years in Los Angeles. But Chicago is a real place, and L.A. is a motel. Haskell Wexler angeleschicagochicagoan Change image and share on social
I don't know why I developed a social consciousness, but I really think I have a consciousness; I feel connected to everything and everybody in the world. Haskell Wexler connectconsciousnessdevelop Change image and share on social
Employers will work you longer for less money and under questionable safety conditions because it is their duty to prioritize the bottom line. As individuals, we cannot complain. That's why we need a union to speak for us, certainly when our safety, our health, and our very lives are at stake! Haskell Wexler bottomcomplaincondition share on social