CLEAN : Abu Dhabi film festival opens

The transcript covers a discussion on budget allocation, cultural insights in filmmaking, and the speaker's reasons for making a movie in America. It highlights the influence of actor Forest Whitaker and the speaker's interest in cultural connections, including Islam. The speaker also emphasizes the growth of the film community and the talent available in America.

What is the significance of Forest Whitaker to the speaker?

What does the speaker find interesting about the character's conversion to Islam?