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“After I read about Uganda's now famous "kill the gays" bill, I wanted to explore the religious forces behind it. As a gay man, I wanted to understand the folks who wanted to kill me and why.”

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Roger Ross Williams

Roger Ross Williams, born on April 13, 1973, is an accomplished television director from the United States. His works are renowned for their profound social insight and innovative narrative techniques, presenting thought-provoking television programs to the audience. more

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