"I've always been into films. I've been offered lots of films but they've always been these very stereotypical roles. They wanted me to play some gangster or street guy, or pimp, drug addict"
- Lenny Kravitz
About this Quote
In this quote, Lenny Kravitz is revealing his enthusiasm for films and his disappointment with the restricted and stereotypical functions he has actually been offered. He describes that in spite of being used many film opportunities, they have all been typecast functions such as a gangster, street guy, pimp, or druggie. This suggests that the film industry often relies on these narrow and tired characterizations, rather than using diverse and complicated roles. Kravitz's disappointment highlights the lack of representation and opportunities for stars of color in the film market. It likewise clarifies the requirement for more varied and authentic storytelling in movies.
This quote is written / told by Lenny Kravitz somewhere between May 26, 1964 and today. He was a famous Musician from USA.
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