Charles Taylor (Liberian Politician) - in Popular Culture

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  • Taylor is a prominent character in the 2004 novel The Darling by Russell Banks.
  • The character Andre Baptiste, Sr. from the 2005 film Lord of War is partially based on Taylor.
  • Taylor appears in the 2008 documentary Pray the Devil Back to Hell.

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