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202682 minPGdocumentary

The Apologist

202682 minPGdocumentary

Apologies serve as a powerful tool for redefining historical narratives and examining the impact of atonement on individuals and communities.

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Apologies serve as a powerful tool for redefining historical narratives and examining the impact of atonement on individuals and communities.

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Kristof Bilsendirector

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Through the ritual of saying sorry, a bold journey explores how apologies redefine history and what happens to us as witnesses to the act of atonement.

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