But it was not possible to do this movie, in this matter of time, without a solid rehearsal period.
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The riot isn't seen in the movie, but it is alluded to. He has this one speech that gives a great sense of texture and paints a picture of what was happening in Harlem then.Debbie Allen
In the film world you don't often get much rehearsal time. Only on big-budget films do you have the opportunity to rehearse for a week or two.
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I didn't need the insurance. I do it again if my DP tells me it didn't look good in the camera or if the actors didn't hit their marks. But if everything was working why do it again?
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I'm respectful of other artists and I think there is a way to talk to actors to let them know they are making this. It all has to come through them.
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I use something that is a real staple in the directing world. It's called a dance floor. You lay it down so that it's so smooth you can roll around, and you can put furniture on top of it. It's seamless and you don't see it.
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In scoring we have a lot that was not evident in the shooting. The radio is on all the time.
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