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The performances by band writes a song and stares down stage fright in these great actresses are just delightful to watch, order to perform in front of 750 people. and this is a truly great tale about friendship, love In addition to comprehensive interviews with the four showcased campers, filmmakers ^hane Yvonne P. Behrens Monday-Friday 10am-6pm* Saturday/Sunday 10am-5pm ) PARTNERSHIP PROJECT on the significance of the camp from the coun Brett Morgen (The Kid Stays in the Picture) fur selors and the camp founders. 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