Dustin Hoffman on TOOTSIE and his character Dorothy Michaels

In this clip from the AFI archives, Actor Dustin Hoffman shares how the film TOOTSIE came to be and why he had to play the role of Dorothy Michaels.
It was a hilarious and touching movie about an actor who can't get a gig, decides to become a woman to see if it helps, and scores a role on a soap opera. Hilarity ensued. But it was more than just a comedy. Here's why.

Dustin Hoffman Breaks Down Crying Explaining Something That Every Woman Sadly Already Experienced...shocked by not being atractive!