The Better Man

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The Better Man

2023

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Overview

At a parole board hearing, James Carter asks for a freedom he is not certain that he deserves.

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7 members

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Michael Fedele

James Carter

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Heidi Danae Crane

Parole Officer 1

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Steve Strangio

Parole Officer 3

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EJ Acosta

Correctional Officer / Acting Student 1

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John Kelly

Acting Student 4

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Rob Graydon

Parole Officer 2

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Josh Graydon

Acting Student 2

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