The Bitter Berry: The Life and Work of Byron Herbert Reece
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The Bitter Berry: The Life and Work of Byron Herbert Reece
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A docu-drama depicting the life and work of celebrated North Georgia poet and novelist Byron Herbert Reece.
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1988-01-01
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