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“Can you imagine in 2016 there is a discussion about #OscarsSoWhite? Is it a novelty we've just discovered that the whole production machine is dominated by only one type of human being, excluding women, excluding gays, excluding minorities? This is not new.”

Quote by Raoul Peck

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Raoul Peck is a renowned filmmaker, born in 1953. His works are known for their profound social commentary and in-depth analysis of historical events. more

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