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“Far too often scripts are being written with race in mind, but the subject matter doesn't lend itself to any conversation on race. I applaud Jesse [Zwick] for having the courage to say, this [About Alex] just a story about friends, and they could be anyone. There's no specific color that forces a relationship to be discussed in any other manner.”

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Nate Parker is an American actor born on November 18, 1979. He gained widespread acclaim for his performance in the film 'The Birth of a Nation,' which earned him numerous awards, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. more

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