I don't really believe in film competitions or that you can compare filmmakers. But I do believe this recognition is a great honor.
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So I want to give my first thanks to my fellow filmmakers for strengthening my faith in the power of movies to change the way we're thinking.
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I did a women's movie, and I'm not a woman. I did a gay movie, and I'm not gay. I learned as I went along.
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I think it's easier today, even though it still can be impossible in some places. I think we're moving toward a more open-minded world, more tolerant. But still, it can be difficult.
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