"Hollywood never knew there was a Vietnam War until they made the movie"
- Jerry Stiller
About this Quote
This quote by Jerry Stiller is a commentary on the disconnect in between Hollywood and the truth of the Vietnam War. It suggests that Hollywood was unaware of the Vietnam War until they chose to make a motion picture about it. This suggests that Hollywood was not taking notice of the war and its impacts on the people included. It likewise suggests that Hollywood was not thinking about the war up until they saw a chance to make money from it. This quote is a reminder that Hollywood frequently ignores the realities of war and focuses on the glamour and home entertainment value of it. It is a pointer that Hollywood should be more aware of the realities of war and its impacts on individuals, instead of just concentrating on the entertainment value.
This quote is written / told by Jerry Stiller somewhere between June 8, 1927 and today. He was a famous Comedian from USA.
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