Jefferson Pierce is the epitome of what black men are: He loves his wife, his children, and the community. Salim Akil Read Quote
When you’re young, taking a risk doesn’t necessarily feel like a risk because you’re young. Salim Akil Read Quote
I had been pulled over quite a bit by police officers, especially in Santa Monica and Culver City. Salim Akil Read Quote
I feel like I have a responsibility to be true to who I am as an artist, first and foremost. Salim Akil Read Quote
If there’s a responsibility, it’s just to be honest in what I’ve experienced and to put it in my work. Salim Akil Read Quote
Women want you to feel that you’re just as attracted to them today as you were when you first met them, and for me, that’s the truth. Salim Akil Read Quote
I have two little black boys. And a film like ‘Do the Right Thing’ can help illuminate the times for them with great storytelling. Salim Akil Read Quote
Michael Schultz’s ‘Cooley High’ is a classic. Oftentimes, we don’t get to see films about coming of age, especially for young African Americans. Salim Akil Read Quote
Most guys have to go through this: When do you separate yourself from your friends? Some of them are going to go left, some of them are going to go right, some are going to go straight. And you have to go on your path. Salim Akil Read Quote
