Thirteen parole board members decide whether or not one man should be released from prison.
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* Prologue: Henry Dee has been locked up for most of his life, nearly 50 years. Now, he’s up for parole. Reporter Ben Austen tells the story. (19 minutes)
* Part 1: The parole board members puzzle through the pros and cons of releasing Henry Dee from prison and cast their votes. (26 minutes)
* Part 2: Reporter Ben Austen continues the story. (8 minutes)
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