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Charles S. Dutton talks about his new movie 'American Violet'

Charles S. Dutton must have the most unique resumé in show business. A felon who was jailed for manslaughter and then possession of a deadly weapon, he also was found guilty of assaulting a guard while in prison. But Dutton turned to theater while reading a book of plays in solitary confinement, founded a drama group in the slammer, and eventually wound up obtaining a master's in acting from the...

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