Review of Stories We Tell (2012) by Dennis M — 17 May 2013

Just saw this movie today. I loved it. But then I am an avid Sarah Polley fan. She is a unique talent.

This review of Stories We Tell (2012) was written by Dennis M on 17 May 2013.

Stories We Tell has generally received very positive reviews.

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