Born Quote by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
“I have very strong Canadian connections. My daughter was born there a year and half ago. But because of the nature of my job, I need to be in countries where I can get the stories that I am looking at.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Documentary Filmmaker Talk, 2022
Balancing personal ties with professional demands requires strategic location choices for story gathering.
In simple terms: Choosing work locations for story access despite family ties.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize story access while maintaining family connections.
Themes
career
family
location
storytelling
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
professional
personal
When to use this quote
- documentary filming
- international reporting
- family planning
- career decisions
Key Concepts
journalism
global mobility
personal sacrifice
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you maintain family relationships while traveling?
- What criteria guide your location choices for stories?
A Different Perspective
Family obligations may limit flexibility and cause emotional strain.
