People have to start talking to know more about other cultures and to understand each other.
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I grew up within Italian-American neighborhoods, everybody was coming into the house all the time, kids running around, that sort of stuff, so when I finally got into my own area, so to speak, to make films, I still carried on.
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What this quote means
The quote reflects Martin Scorsese's upbringing in a lively, communal environment, influencing his filmmaking.
In this quote, Martin Scorsese describes the vibrant atmosphere of his Italian-American neighborhood during his childhood, where family and community shaped his experiences. The concept of everyone gathering in his home and the lively interactions among children created a sense of belonging and warmth, which he later carried into his filmmaking, suggesting that personal experiences can profoundly inform and enrich one's artistic expression.
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FamilyCommunityFilmmakingChildhoodItalian-American
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In a speech about community impact on artistic work.
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