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Lauren discusses her novel centered around Marie, an FBI agent navigating her complex feelings for the charismatic leader Sankara while being asked to undermine his government. She highlights Sankara's significance as a pivotal figure in Burkina Faso's history, drawing parallels to Che Guevara and emphasizing the impact of colonialism on the nation's identity. The conversation reveals the rich political landscape of the 1980s and the moral dilemmas faced by those in power.In this clip
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“American Spy” – A Conversation with Lauren Wilkinson
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