"This is 2003, 2004. And then I started - after the Patriot Act, I would always get my financial packages in the mail and they would just be opened. And it was like, what is going on here?"

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Mahershala Ali

Actor

Mahershala Ali is an acclaimed actor known for his powerful performances in films like 'Moonlight' and 'Green Book,' exploring themes of identity and resilience.

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