"Well, because Dawn of the Dead can take place anywhere and it shows that actually the entire planet is contaminated, I would say that it shows the new face of our world - one person, one race, united against the invisible destructive force"
- Sarah Polley
About this Quote
In this quote, Sarah Polley is going over the movie Dawn of the Dead and its significance in reflecting the existing state of our world. She discusses that the movie's setting, which can happen anywhere, highlights the concept that the whole world is polluted. This contamination represents a new truth in which everyone, despite their location or race, is dealing with a typical enemy - an unnoticeable harmful force. Polley suggests that this force has the power to unify people, breaking down barriers and bringing individuals together to fight against a typical hazard. In general, she sees Dawn of the Dead as a reflection of the existing state of our world, where unity and solidarity are required to fight worldwide difficulties.
This quote is written / told by Sarah Polley somewhere between January 8, 1979 and today. She was a famous Actress from Canada.
The author also have 17 other quotes.
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"All the things that human beings suffer from are how their environment treats them, and how the elements of their planet affects their mind and body - like radiation, cancer, and all"
