I have a pretty positive view of environmental activism, but I didn't know much about the ELF. A lot of people make documentaries because they have something they want to say, but I make them because there's something I want to explore. Marshall Curry activismdocumentaryelf share on social
I've often thought even ragtag gatherings of documentary filmmakers are more fun than gatherings of fiction filmmakers. Marshall Curry documentaryfictionfilmmaker Change image and share on social
The first time you watch a movie that you like, all of the magic works on you. It's an experience of having a world unfold in front of you. But if you watch it again, you start to see where the seams are. Marshall Curry experiencefrontmagic share on social
My understanding of environmentalism, of the things that radicalize people, of the ethics and effectiveness of different kinds of social protest have definitely become more nuanced and more informed, but they aren't much clearer. Marshall Curry cleareffectivenessenvironmentalism share on social
I think I'm drawn to people who dream big, and both films have that. In 'Street Fight, Cory Booker wants to become Mayor of Newark, and in 'Racing Dreams,' three kids want to become NASCAR drivers. Marshall Curry bigbookercory Change image and share on social
I think most documentaries are too long. Marshall Curry documentarylong Change image and share on social
My wife runs a non-profit that gives legal information online to victims of domestic violence. Marshall Curry domesticinformationlegal Change image and share on social
To me, the best projects are the ones where you have a pretty good idea of what the spine of it's gonna be, but then all sorts of things happen that you could've never predicted, and those are the magic moments of the films. Marshall Curry filmgonnagood share on social
Full Frame is where I had the first showing of my first film, 'Street Fight.' I have a fond memory of pacing around outside the theater, nervously trying to keep from throwing up. It's a magical festival, well curated, with a warm and generous spirit. Marshall Curry curatefestivalfight share on social
I was surprised to see how much the mainstream environmental movement hates the ELF. Marshall Curry elfenvironmentalhate Change image and share on social
