Ray Taliaferro interviews Brian Dennehy. They begin by discussing Dennehy's work on the theater stage, which Dennehy believes can change people's lives. Focusing on a play about Dalton Trumbo and Death of a Salesman, Dennehy regards Trumbo as an American hero and has the utmost respect for Arthur Miller and the impact his play has on people. From talk about Trumbo, Dennehy speaks about the current political climate in regards to government suppression and terrorism. They also discuss several aspects of Dennehy's career in film.