I Want A Black Director
I agree with August Wilson's claim that a white director is not culturally qualified to direct the film version of his play “Fences”. “Fences” is a play written by August wilson, this play takes place in the 1950’s and describes the ways of family life in a mostly black community. Prior to paramount buying the rights to August Wilson’s play in 1987 there was much discussion over the race of the director that would direct Wilson’s play. Wilson argues that the race of director must be black; during an argument with Paramount, Wilson states, “I wanted to hire somebody... who would approach my work with the same amount of passion and measure of respect with which I approach it, and who shares the same cultural responsibilities
I agree with August Wilson's claim that a white director is not culturally qualified to direct the film version of his play “Fences”. “Fences” is a play written by August wilson, this play takes place in the 1950’s and describes the ways of family life in a mostly black community. Prior to paramount buying the rights to August Wilson’s play in 1987 there was much discussion over the race of the director that would direct Wilson’s play. Wilson argues that the race of director must be black; during an argument with Paramount, Wilson states, “I wanted to hire somebody... who would approach my work with the same amount of passion and measure of respect with which I approach it, and who shares the same cultural responsibilities