In America, we have so many movies and so much media about the Islamic world, the sub-continental world, but it's not a conversation, it's a monologue. It's always from one point of view. 'If we don't tell our own stories, no one will tell them' is my mantra. Mira Nair americacontinentalconversation share on social
I am Indian, and my home is Kampala. My world is already diverse. But films are financed by those who want to see themselves on screen, and it is a white male world. Still, it does feel like America is waking up. Let's hope it's the start of an avalanche. Mira Nair americaavalanchediverse share on social
Christmas lights may be the loneliest thing for me, especially if you mix them up with reindeers and sleighs. I feel alone. I feel isolated. I feel I do not belong. Mira Nair belongchristmasfeel Change image and share on social
A lot of us feel that we are against the war; we are against profiling and are against what is happening. We are tired of war in every manifestation. American people do not all believe in what the government has been doing. Mira Nair americanfeelgovernment share on social
I am actually a resident of three worlds - of America, of India, and of Africa. I live in Uganda most of the year. It's extraordinary to have that worldview that is an expansive one rather than just looking at the world from where you sit. Mira Nair africaamericaexpansive share on social
It took me three years to learn to dress in the American way, especially in winter. That was just like me. I barely wear socks even now. Mira Nair americanbarelydress Change image and share on social
I know what it's like to be in one place and dream of another. I also know what it's like to feel that nostalgia is a fairly useless thing because it is stasis. Mira Nair dreamfairlyfeel Change image and share on social
I don't think boldness should be associated with showing off skin. It's not the basis of boldness. Mira Nair basisboldnessshow Change image and share on social
We have not learned the lessons of 9/11. This wrongful suspicion, racial hatred, and profiling is what I keep seeing. Mira Nair hatredlearnlesson Change image and share on social
I immediately was captured by 'The Reluctant Fundamentalist.' It gave me a springboard into contemporary Pakistan and a dialogue between Pakistan and the rest of the world. Mira Nair capturecontemporarydialogue Change image and share on social
