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

I think we need leadership that helps us remember that part of what we are about is caring about more than the person right next to us, but the folks across the way.

The American idea is as promising, imaginative, and full of the unexpected as the land itself. The land represents freedom - the frontier, the ability to make a new future with your own bare hands.

Identity is an assemblage of constellations.

You've heard that old expression from Shakespeare, 'Just speak the speech'? The words themselves will take you to the reality of the character. And so this led me to interview people.

A lot of acting techniques are very self-oriented.

Discipline — both mental and physical — is crucial.