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Movies touch our hearts, and awaken our vision, and change the way we see things. They take us to other places. They open doors and minds. Movies are the memories of our lifetime. We need to keep them alive.

Martin Scorsese

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Martin Scorsese
Age: 82
Born: 1942
Born: November 17
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