"I joined the Communist Party late in 1934. I got out a year and a half later"
- Elia Kazan
About this Quote
Elia Kazan's quote shows his brief involvement with the Communist Party in the 1930s. This was a time of great political and social upheaval, and many individuals were drawn to the promise of a much better future used by the Communist Party. Kazan's decision to join the celebration was likely inspired by a desire to be part of a movement that was working to improve the lives of the working class. However, his involvement was short-term, as he left the celebration after only a year and a half. This recommends that Kazan may have ended up being disillusioned with the celebration's techniques or objectives, or that he just changed his mind about his involvement. Whatever the reason, Kazan's quote reflects the intricacy of the political landscape of the 1930s, and the tough choices people needed to make in order to make their voices heard.
This quote is written / told by Elia Kazan between September 7, 1909 and September 28, 2003. He was a famous Director from USA.
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