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“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…” quote by George A. Romero
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“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.”

George A. Romero

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.

Key Takeaway

Diversify local economies.

Themes

economics film industry migration

Mood

reflective analytical

Type

economic cultural

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • urban policy
  • industry diversification

Key Concepts

boom‑bust cycles regional development

Questions to Reflect On

  • What can cities do to sustain creative industries?
  • How can workers prepare for industry downturns?
A Different Perspective

Economic reliance on a single industry is risky.

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