There is no such thing as pointless violence. City of God, is that pointless violence? It's reality, it's real life, it has to do with the human cond… - Martin Scorsese

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There is no such thing as pointless violence. City of God, is that pointless violence? It's reality, it's real life, it has to do with the human condition. Being involved in Christianity and Catholicism when I was very young, you have that innocence, the teachings of Christ. Deep down you want to think that people are really good - but the reality outweighs that.

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About Martin Scorsese

Martin Charles Scorsese (born November 17, 1942) is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, actor, and film historian.

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Birth Name: Martin Charles Scorsese
Alternative Names: Marty Scorsese Scorsese Martin Marcantonio Luciano Scorsese
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