When I grew up in Iowa, born in Hawaii, raised in Iowa, I was affected by films. I mean, film is how I saw (what was) outside of the Midwest. There wasn’t a race near me. So it’s just kind of like I fed alot off the information coming… Films helped me see the world. So I like being able to change peoples’ perspectives and minds and at least show them another side through film. It’s also the things that inspire me. I just try to write from what you know, and what you want to do.
Source: Cinema Blend
