Director James Gray Says Immigration Enriches Society Like many issues that are currently plaguing Washington, the topic of immigration is gaining the attention of those beyond the hill, including Hollywood film director James Gray. via USA Today Director James Gray might be portraying 1920s Ellis Island in his Cannes Film Festival competition film The Immigrant. But the story of coming to America at that time shines a light on attitudes Americans have toward immigrants today, Gray said at a press conference on Friday. Latinos, for example, are referred to in the same derogatory terms that in-coming Europeans were referred to in past generations. “I wish we would free ourselves from the racism and prejudice because I think (immigration) is one of the most important aspects to a dynamic culture,” Gray said. “After a while you have to accept the fact that (immigration) is part of what enriches the society. It doesn’t debase the society.” The Immigrant stars French actress Marion Cotillard as a newly arrived Polish woman trying to survive in New York, and also features Jeremy Renner and Joaquin Phoenix. Portions of the film were shot on Ellis Island. Do you agree with this quote, Bossip fam?
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Race Matters: Hollywood Movie Director James Gray – “You Have To Accept That Immigration Is What Enriches Society”…..Is He Right?
