Review of The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill (2003) by Alicia T — 17 Feb 2006

I don't think I could watch this twice, but it's so cute and sad... and happy too... a weird love story.

This review of The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill (2003) was written by Alicia T on 17 Feb 2006.

The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill has generally received very positive reviews.

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