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    The Rebirth of This Nation Will Be a Bloody Enterprise (Guest Blog)

    By Roger Guenveur Smith | September 20, 2016 @ 4:27 PM

    A star of Nate Parker’s acclaimed film ”The Birth of a Nation“ reflects on Nat Turner and the ongoing search of the American soul

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Roger Guenveur Smith

Roger Guenveur Smith has acted in over 80 films, including "American Gangster," "He Got Game," "Dope," "Summer of Sam" and, most recently, the critically acclaimed "The Birth of a Nation." His television work includes a starring role in Steven Soderbergh's "K Street" for HBO and the Peabody Award winner "A Huey P. Newton Story" for Starz, directed by Spike Lee. Smith also has an internationally acclaimed body of historically infused solo stage performances, including "Inside the Creole Mafia," "A Huey P. Newton Story" and "Rodney King."

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