I remember 'Roots' growing up and the cultural impact it had on the country. Watching 'Roots' was not the cool remove of reading about slavery in a book or hearing about it in class. It became something that swept people along. John Ridley bookclasscool share on social
Bigots are actually funny to me in the way that people who still wear parachute pants give me a chuckle. John Ridley bigotchucklefunny Change image and share on social
If art is singular expression, then by nature, the best art is controversial. But when art stirs debate for reasons besides its artistic integrity, that's when things get bent. John Ridley artartisticbend Change image and share on social
When it comes to fighting for freedom, those who are willing to fight should not be limited by our bigotry. Only rewarded with our gratitude. John Ridley bigotryfightfreedom Change image and share on social
There are some individuals who look at graphic novels as 'canon,' and they cannot change in any way, shape or form, and that's what makes them in some ways good fans. John Ridley canonchangefan Change image and share on social
I didn't know I was a good director, and I mean that sincerely. I had done a film a long time ago called 'Cold Around the Heart.' Nobody saw it, and it didn't turn out the way I wanted to. John Ridley agocallcold Change image and share on social
Let's be very clear: Living 'unforgiven' is not the sole domain of blacks. It can be found in any successful person. John Ridley blackcleardomain Change image and share on social
I got a call saying that George Lucas wanted to meet me. Of all the phone calls I've received - Oliver Stone wants to meet you; Spike Lee wants to meet you - that was the one call I never in a million years thought was going to happen. John Ridley callgeorgehappen share on social
Much as banks don't care where your money's coming from, the Electoral College is all 'don't ask, don't care' when it comes to votes. John Ridley bankcarecollege Change image and share on social
Facts tend to take the punch out of a good hate rant and are therefore left best unsaid. John Ridley factgoodhate Change image and share on social
