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“[Making Ordinary People] was a wonderful experience. Tremendous. I haven't seen it since. It belongs to the public now; it no longer really belongs to me.” quote by Robert Redford
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“[Making Ordinary People] was a wonderful experience. Tremendous. I haven't seen it since. It belongs to the public now; it no longer really belongs to me.”

Robert Redford

About This Quote

Source Interview: Public Television Documentary, 1995

Sharing cultural works with the public transforms private enjoyment into collective heritage.

In simple terms: Public ownership turns personal art into shared treasure.

Key Takeaway

Promote public access to cultural works.

Themes

art community ownership legacy sharing

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

artistic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • museum exhibitions
  • broadcast rights
  • educational programs
  • archival preservation

Key Concepts

cultural heritage public domain collective memory

Questions to Reflect On

  • Should artists retain exclusive rights?
  • How does public access enrich society?
A Different Perspective

Some may lose personal control over their creations.

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