News makes things black and white. Documentary filmmaking should do the opposite.

No one is really going to help you or give you direction. In fact, the odds are against you.

Religion is the great balm of existence because it takes us outside ourselves, connects us to something larger

I just think there's something in the non-fiction form that allows you to see things clearly, if you're patient.

I hate the way war is seen as something inherently brutal and ugly. Yes, much of war brings out the worst part of our [people's] nature. But in war, all kinds of noble human traits have been developed, such as discipline, cohesion, pride.

My goal for Actress is to have it play more traditional theaters.

The passive ironic attitude is not cool or romantic, but pathetic and destructive.