Movies, as evidenced by a chorus of protesting and celebrating Americans, influence broader trends.

Many people are afraid to talk about race because it's so emotionally loaded. We don't have the vocabulary to talk about it. Every day, our vocabulary seems more and more inadequate.

I am interested in personal stories because that's when people become expressive, spontaneous and heartfelt.

You know, real artists, we expose our flaws. We long for intimacy.

That artists are called to be more responsible and 'true' is a tip of hat to their power.

I'm interested when things are upside down - because there are so many possibilities in that one moment. There is a lot that is exposed.

Learning is a tunnel experience that makes us think more broadly.