Review of We the Animals (2018) by Ivan W — 26 Jan 2018

One of the best movies at the Sundance film Festival. And artistic and emotional film which captures the essence of Justin Torres's award winning novel.

This review of We the Animals (2018) was written by Ivan W on 26 Jan 2018.

We the Animals has generally received positive reviews.

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By Alexander Ryll (27) for Gay Essential (53) on 03 Nov 2018

Based on Justin Torres' debut novel, We The Animals is a masterpiece on human psychology and an agonizing, but bold inquiry into the lives…

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