Blood Quote by George A. Romero
“Pittsburgh, for a while, became a production centre. There was one $400 million year. Hollywood was bringing productions in there. Films like 'The Silence of the Lambs' and 'Innocent Blood.' So my guys, the guys I worked with, were able to have careers and live at home. But then it dried up, and a lot of my friends left.”
About This Quote
Source Film: Interview about Pittsburgh film industry, 1990s
Pittsburgh once thrived as a film production hub, supporting local talent, but the boom ended, causing many to leave.
In simple terms: A city’s film boom created jobs, then vanished, prompting out‑migration.
Diversify local economies.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career planning
- urban policy
- industry diversification
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What can cities do to sustain creative industries?
- How can workers prepare for industry downturns?
Economic reliance on a single industry is risky.