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Bard Prison Initiative Debate Team

The Bard Prison Initiative Debate Union prepares for a debate in 2014.

11/25/2019 | Rating NR

FromKen Burns

Bard Prison Initiative Debate Team

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The Bard Prison Initiative Debate Union prepares for a debate in 2014.

The Bard Prison Initiative Debate Union prepares for a debate against the University of Vermont in 2014.

11/25/2019 | Rating NR

FromKen Burns

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