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“I've been very lucky in the freedom that I've been given. Every artist needs two types of freedom: You need the freedom to - the freedom to come up with an idea or treatment - and then you need the other half of the freedom, and that's freedom from - somebody saying, 'This is great. This is how I want you to do it'.”

Quote by Steve Sabol

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Steve Sabol was a prominent filmmaker known for his groundbreaking work in sports documentaries. Co-founding NFL Films with his father, Ed Sabol, he transformed the way sports were portrayed on television. Sabol's contributions have left an indelible mark on sports broadcasting and media. more

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