Nobody in TV makes as much money as Robert Redford, who likes to make movies for several million dollars only on the condition that they contain some sort of social message. I cannot take very seriously a social message delivered by an actor who is paid nine million dollars to deliver it, and who charges you five dollars to see it.

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This quote expresses skepticism towards the credibility of social messages delivered in films by highly-paid actors, using Robert Redford as an example. The author argues that it is difficult to take these messages seriously when the actor delivering them is making millions and charging viewers for the experience. The quote suggests that the financial aspect can undermine the authenticity or integrity of the social message conveyed in the film.

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