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Zero Tolerance

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AMI 2006

Thomas Anderson discusses his expulsion from a high school in Jenkins, KY after accusations of terroristic threat, and his efforts to express himself more freely in his community. Thomas connects with students in Boyd County who fought a legal battle to have gay-straight alliance club at their high school.

Includes interviews with Superintendent John Shook, Thomas' mom Joanna Anderson, Libby Fuggett, lawyer Sharon McGowan, William Carter.

Produced by TJ Caudill, Heather Neice, and Thomas Anderson