Review of Bamboozled (2000) by Jon S — 17 Jun 2007

A very powerful satire! Great comment on the media's depiction of minorities and creating "acceptable" fads. Also scathingly funny.

This review of Bamboozled (2000) was written by Jon S on 17 Jun 2007.

Bamboozled has generally received positive reviews.

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