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“I've written a lot of movies with smoking, and the some of those movies absolutely gloried in the smoking and I wasn't concerned when I wrote them who would see them and how those movies would especially affect young people.” quote by Chris Hayes
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“I've written a lot of movies with smoking, and the some of those movies absolutely gloried in the smoking and I wasn't concerned when I wrote them who would see them and how those movies would especially affect young people.”

Chris Hayes

About This Quote

Source Interview: Podcast "The Ezra Klein Show", 2018

The speaker admits creating films that depict smoking without considering the audience impact, especially on youth.

In simple terms: He made movies with smoking, ignoring who would watch them.

Key Takeaway

Consider audience impact when creating media.

Themes

responsibility media influence youth ethics health

Mood

reflective concerned

Type

ethical critical.

When to use this quote

  • film production
  • scriptwriting
  • content rating
  • educational campaigns

Key Concepts

media studies public health advertising

Questions to Reflect On

  • How might creators balance artistic expression with social responsibility?
  • What steps can reduce harmful influences in media?
A Different Perspective

Audience impact can be hard to predict, and artistic freedom may conflict with social responsibility.

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