Causes Quote by Ethan Hawke
“It's certainly an interesting moment to try to talk about, 'cause you could make a great show about the police force right now, with all that's happening in the news and Ferguson and all of it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing TV concepts, 2020
The current events around police issues provide rich material for a TV show.
In simple terms: Police topics are timely for TV.
Key Takeaway
Explore current events in media.
Themes
media
politics
culture
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
creative
analytical
When to use this quote
- scriptwriting
- documentary
- drama series
- news analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- How to portray sensitive topics responsibly?
- What impact can such a show have?
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