Review of Girl Rising (2013) by Pierluigi F — 22 Feb 2014

Saw this at a special screening this winter and it was beautiful and heart-wrenching. Highly recommended!!!

This review of Girl Rising (2013) was written by Pierluigi F on 22 Feb 2014.

Girl Rising has generally received positive reviews.

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