One of 2019's Most Acclaimed Books Is Now One of 2024's Most Acclaimed Movies. It Took a Huge Risk.
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RaMell Ross reflects on his selective path, mentioning, "I made absolutely no moves whatsoever... I just said no to everything... I'm relatively hard to reach." This indicates a deliberate choice to focus on what truly fulfills him.
Discussing the transition from photography to directing, Ross states, "how hard it was for a photographer to give up control of his camera." This highlights the artistic challenges he faced in adapting his style for film.
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