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(Photo courtesy of Excel Entertainment) Jane Manning James, played by Danielle Deadwyler, in the film "Jane and Emma."

(Photo courtesy of Excel Entertainment) Jane Manning James, played by Danielle Deadwyler, in the film "Jane and Emma."

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