Quote by Martin Scorsese

Working with HBO was an opportunity to experience creative freedom and 'long-form development' that filmmakers didn't have a chance to do before the emergence of shows like 'The Sopranos.'

Working with HBO was an opportunity to experience creative f

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This quote suggests that working with HBO offered filmmakers a unique chance to explore their creativity and engage in long-form storytelling, which was not previously available to them. The emergence of shows like "The Sopranos" paved the way for this creative freedom in television, allowing filmmakers to delve deeper into their narratives and develop characters over extended periods of time. HBO's approach provided a platform for filmmakers to showcase their storytelling skills and break free from the limitations of traditional filmmaking formats.

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