People say you can't make movies about your politics or the environment. And, generally speaking, I completely divide those sides of my brain.

The thing I'm absolutely convinced of, no matter how crazy - technological the world is getting, is that people feel more connected through the good works. Entertainment, and the sort of soporific effect it has on people and their stress, is one thing.

I almost forgot what it's like to be proud of my government.

My generation is having its midlife crisis in its 20s.

I never think that a film should answer questions for you. I think it should make you ask a lot of questions.

I just don't think most of us are aware how much of what we throw away ends up in the ocean, for starters. Plastic bags are among the worst. The US is actually falling behind the curve on that score. China and many other countries have already banned the production and use of thin plastic bags.

I don't have anything to prove to anybody, which is a lovely place to be.