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Undeniably the American art form, too. And yet more and more, we see films made that diminish the American experience an
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"Undeniably the American art form, too. And yet more and more, we see films made that diminish the American experience and example. And sometimes trash it completely"

- Charlton Heston

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This quote by Charlton Heston speaks with the value of American movie theater and its capability to form the American experience. He is expressing his concern that some movies are decreasing the American experience and example, and even going so far as to "trash it completely". He is stressing the power of movie theater to shape the way people see America and its worths, and is recommending that filmmakers must be more mindful of the messages they are sending out. He is likewise suggesting that filmmakers need to aim to develop films that commemorate the American experience and example, instead of diminishing it. This quote speaks to the power of cinema to form the way people view the world, and the significance of filmmakers to develop movies that are reflective of the values and experiences of the American individuals.
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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Charlton Heston between October 4, 1923 and April 5, 2008. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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