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6、f the entire American experience,where real patriotism lies.”The story of Nat Turner and his rebels is just one of these stories from the dark corners.The 2016 film The Birth of a Nation brought the rebellion to the big screen,shedding light,sparking conversation,and yielding exploration that led to
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