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The two documentaries and further footage from when jones and newman were nearing high school graduation were condensed into a book published in 1997 titled our america. Lealan s mom, mental illness, was present in lealan s life and lived with parents. Lloyd newman and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now. Based on a true story, our america is a stark portrait of the urban ghetto landscape as seen through the eyes of two young africanamerican teens, lealan jones.
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