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14 quotes by Rory Kennedy

This article's lead section may not adequately summarize key points of its contents. Please consider expanding the lead to provide an accessible overview of all important aspects of the article. (October 2014) Rory Kennedy Rory Kennedy (2011) Born Rory Elizabeth Katherine Kennedy (1968-12-12) December 12, 1968 (age 46) Washington, D.C, United States Occupation Documentary filmmaker Years active 1990-present Spouse(s) Mark Bailey...
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I think there is a lot to be said for the respect that our parents had for children, and for my brothers and sisters and me at a very young age, and... →

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When I graduated from Brown after majoring in women's studies, I made my first PBS documentary, 'Women of Substance.' My first feature... →

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I'm all for having an empowered first lady who can really use that position to improve conditions, be a role model and make change.

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I had long been resistant to doing a documentary about my mother for personal reasons. And I thought there was no way she'd want to, but then I... →

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The thing is that my father's story helps to communicate what was at stake with my mother, and my mother and father had so much a partnership... →

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I am now using media as a tool to bring attention to marginalized people.

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You need to think, when you get involved in wars, how you're going to get out of them.

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I think it can be really powerful, and one of the reasons I love making films is I do feel they can reach beyond the statistics and the numbers and... →

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I was attracted to filmmaking in college because of my love of storytelling. You can have such an impact and reach a broader audience than... →

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I'm not sure I would make a direct connection between having press attention as a young person and being interested in the media as an older... →

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I've always been interested in Vietnam, feel it's a seminal event in our nation's history, and have explored it over the years - but I... →

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I've been doing documentaries for about 25 years and want to continue to do that, but I love the idea of working in a different medium.... →

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There's a great op-ed piece by Kurt Johnson, who runs The List Project, that I recommend everyone read. He was talking about how he's been... →

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