I did not intend for there to be an incisive historical lesson in ‘North and South.’ Basically, it’s just a good, juicy story. David L. Wolper Read Quote
Somebody said something funny to me the other day. They said, ‘Wolper, until two weeks ago, your tombstone was going to say, ‘David Wolper, the man who produced ‘Roots.’ I think the tombstone now has a new inscription. It’s going to be ‘David Wolper, the man who produced the opening ceremony of the 1984 Olympics.’ David L. Wolper Read Quote
My philosophy as a filmmaker is to inform and entertain at the same time. And when I went away from documentaries into miniseries like ‘Roots,’ I did the reverse. Instead of just entertaining, I want to inform at the same time. David L. Wolper Read Quote
I don’t want to make an ‘Animal House.’ I’m not interested in making ‘Ghost Busters.’ David L. Wolper Read Quote
People don’t buy and sell art based on the personality of the artist. Or there wouldn’t be much art bought and sold. David L. Wolper Read Quote
We couldn’t predict what would happen with ‘Roots.’ You knew there were powerful moments that were going to affect people. We were making the film while the book was being completed. We were fortunate because the hardcover book was out and on the best-seller list. The heat was still on. David L. Wolper Read Quote
I don’t fall in love with inanimate objects. I don’t bond with them. I only fall in love with people. David L. Wolper Read Quote
My initial goal for the 1984 opening ceremonies was a show that would be majestic, inspirational, and emotional – a 20 goosebump experience. David L. Wolper Read Quote
