Quote by Michael Moore

Capitalism would have never let me be a filmmaker, living in Flint, Michigan with a high school education. I was going to have to make that happen myself.

Capitalism would have never let me be a filmmaker, living in

Summary

This quote highlights the challenges faced by the speaker in pursuing their passion for filmmaking within a capitalist system. It emphasizes the limited opportunities and barriers they encountered due to factors such as their location in Flint, Michigan and their educational background. The quote reflects the speaker's determination and self-reliance, stating that they had to take the responsibility upon themselves to make their dreams a reality, suggesting a desire to overcome societal and economic limitations imposed by capitalism.

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