Barbara Williams is an actor and writer known for White House Down, Thief of Hearts, and City of Hope. Apart from that, Barbara wrote music, participated in many activism events, and is an author of The Hope in Leaving: A Memoir. In this conversation, Barbara shares her memory of playing Catherine in the play "Suddenly Last Summer" by Tennessee Williams as well as her first steps as an actor. We dive deeper into Barbara's filmography, chat about her work with director John Sayles, and discuss her music projects. Barbara reveals an incredible story about her encounter with Joni Mitchell, an audience with Dalai Lama, and her arrest for activism against clearcutting. Obsession of the Week: Konstantin: Matcha Latte Barbara:  PERFECT DAYS by Wim Wenders Check out Barbara's Book: IN HOPE OF LEAVING Barbara on IG: @barbarawilliam_ Listen to the Rumikay Talks podcast on our website: https://rumikay.com/rumikay-talks/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://rumikay.com/YouTube DM us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rumikaystudio/