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“I know where the people are and I know how talented people are. Sometimes they aren't given opportunities because people come with their own biases about what Bahamians can do, especially if they're foreign productions.”

Quote by Kareem Mortimer

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Kareem Mortimer

Kareem Mortimer, born on October 17, 1980, is an individual whose identity and profession remain unclear. more

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