Review of Stronger (2017) by Katie G — 24 Sep 2017

Inspirational, uplifting, heart-wrenching, but cut with humor.

This review of Stronger (2017) was written by Katie G on 24 Sep 2017.

Stronger has generally received positive reviews.

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