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“Your tweet is as important as if you would have written a Ph.D. [dissertation] on the subject.”

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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