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“I knew I had to write a good screenplay to be taken seriously, and I knew I needed to present Mississippi on visuals instead of just saying, 'Hey I wanted to film it in Mississippi.' It would seem like it was a hometown boy just wanting to be home.”

Quote by Tate Taylor

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Tate Taylor is an American film actor. Born in 1970, he is known for his performances in films such as '12 Angry Men' and 'Lincoln'. more

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