About Quote by Steven Spielberg
“There's nothing self-serving about what motivated me to bring 'Schindler's List' to the screen.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 1993, The Making of Schindler's List
The filmmaker’s motivation was altruistic, aiming to honor history rather than self‑promotion.
In simple terms: He made the film to serve a higher purpose, not personal gain.
Key Takeaway
Create work that serves a greater good.
Themes
purpose
history
ethics
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
ethical
reflective
When to use this quote
- film production
- documentary work
- educational outreach
Key Concepts
artistic integrity
historical memory
social responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do you think creators risk personal exposure when tackling serious topics?
- What responsibilities do artists have to historical truth?
A Different Perspective
Personal fame can still influence perception of altruistic projects.
![“I've kept the people who've been in my career who I feel are my family. Kathy [Kennedy] had been with me since 1978. Janusz Kaminsky, my cinematographer, has made every movie with me since Schindler's List. Michael Kahn has cut every movie I've directed since 1976 when we made Close Encounters…” quote by Steven Spielberg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/521/steven-spielberg-963_careers_i-ve-kept-the-people-who-ve-been-in-my-c_71893.jpg)
![“[Martin] Scorsese probably could have directed Schindler's List and [Steven] Spielberg probably could have directed Goodfellas. But it's as much to do with the difference in culture as it is with race.” quote by Denzel Washington](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/199/denzel-washington-1345_culture_martin-scorsese-probably-could-have-dire_1484614.jpg)
