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Even though the topic [of slavery] itself is the big, screaming elephant in the room, we still get a chance to have fun and enjoy what is on the screen, and we have moments where we're actually happy.
Aldis Hodge
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Aldis Hodge
Age: 38
Born: 1986
Born: September 20
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