Best picture Quote by Dalton Trumbo
“This blacklisting is going to collapse because it is rotten, immoral and illegal. I am one day going to be working openly in the motion picture industry. When that day comes, I swear to you that I will never sign a term contract with any major studio. I will, proudly and by preference, do at least one picture a year for King Brothers, and I will try to make it the best picture that I have it in me to do”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public statement by Dalton Trumbo, 1960
He condemns blacklisting as corrupt, vowing to work independently and produce one film yearly for King Brothers, rejecting major studio contracts.
In simple terms: Reject corrupt systems, pursue independent art.
Key Takeaway
Stand against oppression, create on your own terms.
Themes
integrity
independence
politics
art
activism
Mood
defiant
hopeful
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- independent filmmaking
- contract negotiations
- supporting ethical studios
- advocating free speech
Key Concepts
civil rights
film industry
ethical protest
Questions to Reflect On
- Can one sustain a career without major studio support?
- What alternatives exist for ethical filmmaking?
A Different Perspective
His stance may overlook practical financial constraints of independent production.
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