# James Gray on Little Odessa Criterion Restoration

> James Gray reflects on his 1994 debut film 'Little Odessa' as it gets a new Criterion 4K UHD release.
- Title: James Gray on Little Odessa Criterion Restoration · IndieWire
- Summary: James Gray reflects on his 1994 debut film 'Little Odessa' as it gets a new Criterion 4K UHD release. James Gray recalls his 1994 film 'Little Odessa' being…
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- Source: IndieWire — https://indiewire.com/features/interviews/james-gray-on-little-odessa-criterion-restoration-1235220261
- Author: Jim Hemphill
- Published: 2026-10-07T14:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: james gray, little odessa, criterion, 4k uhd, paper tiger, film restoration, entertainment, culture
## James Gray's debut film
James Gray made his first feature film 'Little Odessa' in 1994.
## New Criterion release
The film is now available in a new 4K UHD edition from Criterion.
## Gray's experience
Gray said revisiting the film after 30 years was surreal because he had trouble remembering what came next.
## Gray's reflection
Gray admitted he saw his mistakes but still considered it a movie made by a very young person.
## Paper Tiger release
Gray's latest film 'Paper Tiger' is set for a November 13 theater release.
## Key takeaway

James Gray recalls his 1994 film 'Little Odessa' being his first movie, which he now sees as a work by a young person with mistakes.