At a parole board hearing, James Carter asks for a freedom he is not certain that he deserves.
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Michael Fedele
James Carter
Heidi Danae Crane
Parole Officer 1
Steve Strangio
Parole Officer 3
EJ Acosta
Correctional Officer / Acting Student 1
John Kelly
Acting Student 4
Rob Graydon
Parole Officer 2
Josh Graydon
Acting Student 2
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