You have to remain open to the situation that you're filming otherwise you might miss the story.

I never believe I'm presenting objective reality; I also don't want to delude people into thinking that my subject is talking directly to them.

My attitude is, I am not a lawyer; I am not a doctor; I am not a scientist. I am a filmmaker and I want to present what each side is saying and let the viewer come to their own conclusion.

I actually have come to believe that if people were more connected to their fellow human beings, if we all felt more centred and fulfilled in our lives, maybe we would be pointing our cameras at a lot less social ills.

There`s a fine line between balanced journalism and trial by television.

The world is watching, and you better be fair.

One of the great ironies of my career is that people imagine me as some sort of hardcore metal guy because of the Metallica film.