generational clash

His films like 'The 400 Blows' and 'Day for Night' intimately explore conflicts between youth and authority, childhood rebellion against parental and societal expectations.

He consistently examines generational divides within African American communities, exploring how historical trauma, social change, and differing values create tension between age groups.

His films such as 'Like Father, Like Son' and 'Shoplifters' deeply probe the emotional and ideological distances between generations, questioning inherited values and family bonds.