"You are an American, so you're hurt that other American citizens have been hurt, but you end up having to shoulder the shame for something that you don't even believe. There's a lot of years where Muslims have dealt with having to make themselves very small and not disrupt the flow and not - make sure that you're not noticed because, you know, deep down inside people are not really excited that you're around ."

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Source: In 'Moonlight,' Actor Mahershala Ali Found Characters He Recognized. Fresh Air with Terry Gross, publicradioeast.org. February 16, 2017.

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Mahershala Ali

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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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