Gavin Hood Quotes

I don't know many South Africans who don't have their eyes wide open to what it's like to be exposed to some sort of violence. The question is whether we choose to be cynical about it or not.

Gavin Hood

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  Gavin Hood
  • Question
  • Eyes
  • Violence