Who said "The producer bridges the gap between art and reality."?

This quote is attributed to Ismail Merchant.

The producer bridges the gap between art and reality. - Ismail Merchant

"The producer bridges the gap between art and reality."

Ismail Merchant Leadership

Film Producer Indian-British 1936–2005

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