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Even though homelessness reaches into the depths of despair, there's also a pride and beauty in it, as well.

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Anthony Mackie
Age: 46
Born: 1978
Born: September 23
Actor
Film Actor
Stage Actor
Television Actor
New Orleans
Louisiana
Anthony Dwane Mackie
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Homelessness
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Despair
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