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“There are people [in Uganda] who hate Idi Amin, a small amount. And then there are the people who really admire him, like a hero. And then there's a large group who say, 'We know that all these murders and atrocities occurred, but he did all these great things.'”

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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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