Sure, 'An Inconvenient Truth' was my first documentary. What a wonderful experience. I saw Al Gore doing his slideshow presentation, and had this nutty idea that we had to make a movie out of it. Lawrence Bender documentaryexperiencegore Change image and share on social
If you go back and look at President Reagan's speeches, they bring you to tears almost. Lawrence Bender backbringpresident Change image and share on social
Being with Al Gore on the red carpet in Cannes was exciting - he's like a rock star unto himself! Lawrence Bender cannescarpetexcit Change image and share on social
After 'An Inconvenient Truth' came out, a lot of people came to me with their causes, and there are a lot - water, poverty, and so many, many more. Lawrence Bender inconvenientlotpeople Change image and share on social
There are definitely strictly independent movies. 'Gummo' is one. Another is one I made, 'Fresh,' a $3 million movie which Boaz Yakin directed. Lawrence Bender boazdirectfresh Change image and share on social
Being scared is really a good thing. It's being scared of being scared that's bad. Being scared of walking through your fear, going to a place of true creativity - that's what an artist is, that's what he does. If you do that, then being inspired by your contemporaries or people from the past is really great. Lawrence Bender artistbadcontemporary share on social
It's been ingrained in me, from my parents and others, this idea of making a difference in the world. Lawrence Bender differenceideaingrain Change image and share on social
I am not married yet, but I think ultimately in a good marriage it is the relationship which is the most important thing. It is not a matter of who is right and who is wrong; it is a one plus one equals more than two. Lawrence Bender equalgoodimportant share on social