Controversy Over "Persepolis"
Clip: 3/17/2013 | 14m 8s
The CPS denies it banned "Persepolis" from school for its depiction of torture. We report.
The Chicago Public Schools denies it banned the award-winning graphic novel Persepolis from classrooms and libraries for its depiction of torture. We have the latest on the controversy.
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Controversy Over "Persepolis"
Clip: 3/17/2013 | 14m 8s
The Chicago Public Schools denies it banned the award-winning graphic novel Persepolis from classrooms and libraries for its depiction of torture. We have the latest on the controversy.
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