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“Because I was playing Idi Amin, who dealt with the colonisation issue, I became aware of this internalised conflict of what it means to be torn between cultures, what it means to be taken over by other cultures.”

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Forest Whitaker

Forest Whitaker is an American actor renowned for his exceptional performances in film and television. Born on July 15, 1961, he has had a career spanning over three decades in the entertainment industry. Whitaker won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Alonzo Harris in the film 'The Last Samurai', and has been praised for his work in 'Spartacus' and 'Interstellar'. more

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