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Audience Quote by Susan Sarandon

“I think where you get into trouble - for instance the mixing of sex and violence - is when you're telling an audience that this horrible thing is enjoyable. The suffering just gets out of hand too much. It becomes pornographic.” quote by Susan Sarandon
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“I think where you get into trouble - for instance the mixing of sex and violence - is when you're telling an audience that this horrible thing is enjoyable. The suffering just gets out of hand too much. It becomes pornographic.”

Susan Sarandon

About This Quote

Source Interview: Film Industry Panel, 2015

Mixing sex and violence for entertainment can become exploitative and pornographic.

In simple terms: Sex‑violence combos can cross a line.

Key Takeaway

Avoid glorifying harmful content.

Themes

ethics media violence sex

Mood

critical reflective

Type

analytical ethical

When to use this quote

  • movie scripts
  • TV shows
  • video games

Key Concepts

censorship artistic freedom

Questions to Reflect On

  • Where is the line between art and exploitation?
  • How to balance creative expression and responsibility?
A Different Perspective

Audience desensitization risk.

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