I think people are frustrated in this society, where predators prey upon normal, law-abiding citizens, and you never see justice in the courtroom. In my films, the predators don't get away with it.

I was born in Detroit, in an all black neighborhood.

The secret is not to act, but to be.

I myself am a very nonviolent person and only resort to violence when I absolutely have to.

Action films are great, but an action film that has characters that are compelling and a story that people can care about is something even better. We love to see action heroes that are vulnerable, that are sensitive, that are family people, that are accessible.

I love getting out on the streets and helping people.

One must first learn to heal people to be great. To hurt people is easy.