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Prisons, Princes, and Playgrounds
A woman sets off in search of transformation and ends up in a harem in Bandar Seri Begawan; a teacher discovers her playground has turned into a 3rd grade war zone; singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega debates whether to take the stage at The Glastonbury Music Festival in the face of a death threat; and Damien Echols describes life after spending 18 years on death row for a crime he didn't commit.
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07:59
War Games
by Micaela Blei
A teacher discovers her playground has turned into a 3rd grade war zone.
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10:07
Stage Fright
by Suzanne Vega
A singer struggles to keep her cool in front of her largest audience ever.
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Extras From This Episode
Jillian Lauren
Jillian as a dancer in New York City.
Jillian at the harem in Brunei.
Jillian and her family today. All photos courtesy Jillian Lauren.
Micaela Blei
Micaela, showing off her “teddy bear teacher” skills
An artist’s interpretation of Micaela reading to her students.
Micaela’s favorite piece of fan mail.
An acrostic poem by a secret admirer. All pictures courtesy Micaela Blei.
Suzanne Vega
Suzanne performing at the 1989 Glastonbury Music Festival while wearing a bulletproof vest.
Damien Echols
Damien and the other members of the West Memphis Three, at the press conference announcing their release.
Damien’s first snowfall.
Damien and his wife Lori. All photos courtesy Lori Echols.