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Born a Crime

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What’s it about?

Born a crime, Trevor Noah navigates apartheid South Africa as a mixed-race boy, finding humor and resilience in a world designed to erase him.

You’ll learn

  • How language can bridge racial divides
  • The power of a mother's fierce love
  • Navigating identity in a fractured society
  • Finding humor in the face of oppression