“Every time there is a movie that tells a South African story, it is do...” — John Kani Quote

“Every time there is a movie that tells a South African story, it is done by someone who must be taught the right way of pronouncing 'Sawubona.' Enough is enough.”

“I did 'Sizwe Bansi is Dead' for 34 years.”

“Forgiving is OK. Forgetting, never.”

“I really love the movies of Katherine Hepburn, movies like 'The African Queen.' I love 'Midnight Run' and I suppose, to pick something out of a different genre, I love 'Aliens.'”

“African Americans know implicitly that you cannot take freedoms for granted and that democracy is precious. And it's worth fighting for.”

“Once there are more African Americans and Asian Americans behind the scenes as producers, writers, and directors, I think more inclusive casting will happen.”