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Apr 2023
33m 4s

TEXAS JACK Ep. 5 | “Lies and Statistics”

BLACK BARREL MEDIA
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Texas Jack sets the record straight after his honor and reputation are slandered in a newspaper. He leads another hunting trip to Yellowstone National Park, and his trip collides with the Nez Perce as they make their epic run for freedom. Jack races to save tourists who crossed paths with the Nez Perce column, and then he returns to the stage for another tou ... Show More
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