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Daniel Petrie, a Canadian director, is known for his impactful work in both film and television. His diverse career ranged from drama to comedy, and his films often dealt with socially relevant themes. Petrie's contributions to the entertainment industry have left a lasting impact, as he was able to use storytelling to highlight important social issues. His legacy encourages filmmakers and creatives to harness their craft to inspire change, provoke thought, and engage audiences with the pressing issues of their time.
"Yes, the experience of all stages of life are valuable, not just of youth."
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"Yes, the experience of all stages of life are valuable, not just of youth."

Life, Experience, Youth
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"The second Cocoon questions that and deals much more directly with the value of living in the real world with its trials and tribulations. I would say it's about that and not about aging or death."
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"The second Cocoon questions that and deals much more directly with the value of living in the real world with its trials and tribulations. I would say it's about that and not about aging or death."

Death, Deals, Living, Questions
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"I had a feeling about directing Cocoon II: The Return. At first I wasn't too interested because it was a sequel. Then I read the script and was excited by the relationships and its mystic quality."
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"I had a feeling about directing Cocoon II: The Return. At first I wasn't too interested because it was a sequel. Then I read the script and was excited by the relationships and its mystic quality."

Relationship, Quality, Feeling, First, Relationships
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"I do feel that the trend is away from ageism and toward a recognition that older people have a unique voice."
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"I do feel that the trend is away from ageism and toward a recognition that older people have a unique voice."

People, Voice
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"They studio were flabbergasted when they discovered how interested everybody was in 'those old people.' And now many upcoming projects feature older people; it's become a trend."
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"They studio were flabbergasted when they discovered how interested everybody was in 'those old people.' And now many upcoming projects feature older people; it's become a trend."

People, Now, Old, Projects
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"There has been a change in attitude, though."
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"There has been a change in attitude, though."

Attitude, Change
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