I really took filmmaking very seriously… It was an honor and then a crutch also, because at a young age, I was like, I guess I’m a serious filmmaker. I never set out to be a serious filmmaker. I just set out to make movies.
Meaning of the quote
John Singleton is saying that when he was young, he didn't start out trying to be a "serious filmmaker." He just wanted to make movies. But then, as he got more attention and success, he felt like he had to live up to being a "serious filmmaker" even though that wasn't his original goal. It became both an honor and a burden for him.
About John Singleton
John Singleton was a pioneering African-American filmmaker who directed groundbreaking movies like ‘Boyz n the Hood’ and ‘Poetic Justice’. He was the first African-American and youngest person to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director. Singleton’s films often explored themes of black masculinity, racism, and identity in urban communities.
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