1998 Golden Globe Awards

The speaker discusses their approach to acting, focusing on finding the truth in the writer's work rather than the medium. They share their experience working on the film 'Down in the Delta', directed by Maya Angelou, highlighting the unique perspective she brought as a poet director.

What is the primary focus of the speaker when performing as an actor?

• Ensuring commercial success

• Adhering to network guidelines

• Finding the truth in the writer's work

• Concentrating on the audience's reaction

Which film did the speaker mention being involved in?

• The Color Purple

• Down in the Delta

• Beloved

• The Great Debaters

Who directed the film 'Down in the Delta'?

• Ava DuVernay

• Maya Angelou

• Spike Lee

• Steven Spielberg

Which actors were mentioned as part of the film 'Down in the Delta'?

• Denzel Washington and Viola Davis

• Samuel L. Jackson and Halle Berry

• Alfred Newton Jr. and Mary Alice

• Morgan Freeman and Angela Bassett

How does the speaker describe Maya Angelou in the context of the film?

• A scriptwriter

• A renowned actress

• A poet director

• A film critic