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“Long, long before I became a filmmaker I was talking to killers. Filmmaking was an after thought.” quote by Errol Morris
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“Long, long before I became a filmmaker I was talking to killers. Filmmaking was an after thought.”

Errol Morris

About This Quote

Source Interview: The New Yorker, Errol Morris, 1998

Before filmmaking, he conversed with killers; filmmaking was secondary.

In simple terms: Early exposure to extreme subjects shaped his perspective.

Key Takeaway

Explore diverse experiences before specialization.

Themes

journalism psychology filmmaking

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

documentary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • documentary work
  • career development
  • ethical storytelling

Key Concepts

Narrative ethics human behavior

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do early experiences influence artistic voice?
  • What ethical lines exist in portraying violence?
A Different Perspective

May sensationalize trauma.

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