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Depicted Quotes

On being seen, or not, on screen.

One speaker recalls accepting as a kid that their nationality simply wasn't shown on TV or in film, while another counts themselves among the many LGBTQ fans hoping to finally see their relationships portrayed. See our American quotes for related reflections.

As a fan of the franchise, I count myself among the countless LGBTQ fans who have longed to see themselves and our relationships depicted on 'Star Trek.'

Quotes by Wilson Cruz

I grew up accepting that my nationality was not depicted on TV or film. To be honest, it was something I didn't acknowledge as a kid. But once I realized my love for acting and the possibility of pursuing a...

Quotes by Vincent Rodriguez III

If you look at 1983, the film of the year was 'Terms of Endearment.' 'Scarface' was lumped in under the gratuitously violent banner. I mean, we knew it was violent, that it depicted a violent time and place. But it...

Quotes by Steven Bauer

My life is not as dramatic as it is depicted in the shows. I am not at all submissive. I am free-spirited.

Quotes by Sriti Jha

Ale Quotes

The Western media has depicted the Afghan woman as a helpless, weak individual. I have said it before, and I shall repeat it: The Afghan woman is strong. The Afghan woman is resourceful. The Afghan woman is resilient.

Quotes by Rula Ghani

Of course I do not regret the Bond days, I regret that sadly heroes in general are depicted with guns in their hands, and to tell the truth I have always hated guns and what they represent.

Quotes by Roger Moore

The third note in a chord is what depicts whether it's major or minor. Rhythm and Blues hardly ever uses it because it means that the melody is free to move between major and minor because you're not clashing with...

Quotes by Robert Palmer

But it is true that sometimes an enveloping darkness aids one to clearer vision; as in a panorama building, for example, where the obscurity about the entrance prepares one better for the climax, and gives the scene depicted a more...

Quotes by Pierre Loti

I cannot believe that violence depicted onscreen actually causes people to act out violently. That's oversimplifying the issue. If somebody commits a violent act after seeing violence in a movie, I think the question that needs to be asked is:...

Quotes by Park Chan-wook

American Quotes

When I got large enough to go to work, while employed I was reflecting on many things that would present themselves to my imagination; and whenever an opportunity occurred of looking at a book, when the school-children were getting their...

Quotes by Nat Turner

The idea that women are innately gentle is a fantasy, and a historically recent one. Kali, the Hindu goddess of destruction, is depicted as wreathed in male human skulls; the cruel entertainments of the Romans drew audiences as female as...

Quotes by Naomi Wolf

Definitely in the West, we're all cast as the same now. Whether you're Indian, Pakistani, Arab, Iranian, Afghan or whatever, you just get thrown into this category. And nine times out of 10, you're depicted as bad.

Quotes by Maz Jobrani

The world is filled with terrible things that can influence children, and movies have depicted them since time immemorial. Should every terrible thing warrant an R-rating?

Quotes by Marshall Herskovitz

One time, I was given an essay topic: to describe a perfect horse, whom the mere sight of the rider's whip would make obedient. I depicted this perfect horse throwing his rider at the sight of the whip.

Quotes by Marquis de Lafayette

Battle Quotes

I do remember when it occurred to me the first time, when I got the idea of painting the way I feel at a given moment. I was sitting in a chair and felt it pressing against me. I still...

Quotes by Maria Lassnig

In 'Queen,' songs were the part of events happening in the story, and that is where we enjoy music. We dance at weddings, we lip sync at bars and discos, and there are special moments in life which need background...

Quotes by Manoj Bajpayee

I started thinking about how rain is depicted in illustrations. In comics that use gouache or watercolor, they use light blue, so I started using that color.

Quotes by Lucien Smith

The truth of the matter is, there were shows that depicted black characters that were on in the '90s, and they gave everybody a glimpse into the black experience. And then they disappeared.

Quotes by Logan Browning

I've fallen out very badly with some of the subjects I've interviewed, because they see their lives a certain way; to step into a cinema and see your life depicted in another way can come as a terrible shock.

Quotes by Kevin Macdonald

Believe Quotes

Divorce, and broken marriages, are all around us, but they're not frequently depicted on screen, or if they are, they're often depicted in ways that have very little to do with reality.

Quotes by Katie Hafner

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "depicted" mean in this quote set?
It centers on representation, how identities, relationships, and life events are or aren't shown accurately in film and television.
Is there a quote about LGBTQ representation?
Yes, one describes being among the many LGBTQ fans of a long-running franchise who hoped to finally see their relationships shown on screen.
Does a quote address growing up without seeing your background represented?
Yes, one recalls accepting as a kid that their nationality simply wasn't shown on TV or in film, without questioning it at the time.
Is divorce discussed in this collection?
Yes, one notes that split-up families and divorce are common in real life but seldom portrayed honestly on screen.
Where can I find more quotes about identity and belief?
See our Believe quotes for more on identity and personal conviction.

A third notes that split-up families and divorce are common in real life yet seldom shown honestly on screen. Continue with Believe quotes for more on identity and perception.