I've never acted before in a movie I've directed. This felt like the time to do it just because the " Leaves of Grass" movie itself is so much of a platform for the lead actor. It's really written for an exciting performance and it really depends on the audience watching an extraordinary actor having a great time pulling off this feat. It makes sense to me as a director to act in support of that.
Edward NortonYou know, independent films have been institutionalized, practically. Every studio has got a boutique arthouse label.
Edward NortonSuspension of disbelief and that whole question is part of the heart of the 'Leaves of Grass'movie.
Edward NortonI get heartbroken flying into L.A. It's just this feeling of unspecific loss. Can you imagine what the San Fernando Valley was when it was all wheat fields? Can you imagine what John Steinbeck saw?
Edward Norton