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“But look at Avatar (2009), one of the most globally viewed pieces of entertainment to have ever been made - the central emotional event of the whole movie was a tree being cut down. And the entire movie, essentially, is saying, "If we let the military industrial complex trash the place that we're living in, we will have committed an epic crime."”

Quote by Edward Norton

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Edward Norton is an American actor, born on August 18, 1969. He is renowned for his exceptional performances in films, particularly in 'Fight Club' and 'American History X'. Norton's acting career began on stage and gradually shifted to the screen, earning him numerous awards and nominations. more

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