Quote by Dick Wolf

It was like in Samoa when they'd put up a movie screen on the beach and show movies and the locals would run behind the sheet to see where the people went. It was pretty grim.

It was like in Samoa when they'd put up a movie screen on th

Summary

This quote conveys the harsh reality of poverty and deprivation. The reference to Samoa highlights a scenario where people with limited access to resources try to catch a glimpse of a better life, symbolized by the movies shown on the beach. The action of running behind the sheet suggests both the desire to escape their current circumstances and their inability to break free from their grim reality. Overall, the quote conveys the overwhelming struggles faced by disadvantaged communities and their longing for something beyond their reach.

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By Dick Wolf

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