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The speaker says he has a strong creative vision and values clear control in filmmaking. He explains that conflicts over that vision are difficult because he sees the director as the central authority.
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About Lee Daniels
American filmmaker
Lee Daniels is an American filmmaker. He made his feature directorial debut with Shadowboxer in 2005. He later directed Precious, which brought him Academy Award nominations for Best Director and Best Picture. Daniels went on to direct The Paperboy, The Butler, The United States vs. Billie Holiday, and The Deliverance. He has also produced films including Monster's Ball, The Woodsman, Tennessee, Pimp, and Concrete Cowboy.
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