they're not all clair huxtables. >> hinojosa: but they're all very powerful women. maybe... you know... >> they are respectfully written. >> hinojosa: hmm. >> you know? and this is the power of art. this is the power of theatre. this is the potential of film. this is the potential of all of it-- a truthful, faithful portrayal of a human being. it begins with the writing, it's carried through by the director who holds a vision, and as an actor, you become incorporated in that. >> hinojosa: how hard is it these days in, you know, commercial media? >> ooh, child! ( laughing ) >> hinojosa: so it's hard. >> i don't know. i don't pay much attention to them. i just do the work that i do. >> hinojosa: but you're lucky, right? >> i'm very fortunate. >> hinojosa: because you... you get the calls. you... you continue to be able to work. >> i'm very fortunate, i'm very fortunate, yes, i am very fortunate. but i... i think a certain way. you know, the way you think is very important. if a writer is thinking in limited terms, it's reflected in the writing. august wilson's sister