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Synopsis
In Mr. Korawski, George Valentine receives a heartfelt letter from Staphan Karrosky, an immigrant who has worked tirelessly for a decade to become a U.S. citizen. Staphan's letter reveals his deep anxiety about a racket that has ensnared him and his neighbors, forcing them to pay money under dubious circumstances. He fears that if he speaks out, he will jeopardize his chances of obtaining his citizenship papers, which mean everything to him.
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