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It is that rare film [Moonlight] that comes along once in a while that catches the zeitgeist. This movie is that. I certainly have my fingers crossed that it is. Everyone needs to see this movie.

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Andre Holland
Age: 44
Born: 1979
Born: December 28
Actor
Film Actor
Stage Actor
Television Actor
Bessemer
Alabama
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