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“[James] Baldwin said the real question is not when there will be the first Negro president in this country. The important question is what country he's going to be the president of.”

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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