If people spend two hours thinking about the direction of their own lives and can relate to the stories they see on screen, to me that's a success.

I like to blow up stereotypes, like taking the icons of metal, the epitome of male testosterone and showing them as regular people.

I'm an observer in life, not a participant. That's why I'm a documentarian who looks through a camera. I'm not a touchy-feely person; I'm not a seminar person.

Life is much more complex than the black-and-white sound bites that you get on television. There are nuances and shades of gray.

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.

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

I felt like the universe was tapping me on the shoulder saying, "You're the guy who has to tell this story because nobody else is."