Review of Sunshine Superman (2015) by John B — 05 Sep 2017

A sweet documentary on Carl Boenish, an ordinary guy with pioneering thoughts & abilities.

This review of Sunshine Superman (2015) was written by John B on 05 Sep 2017.

Sunshine Superman has generally received positive reviews.

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Boenish's enthusiasm and life-force energize Sunshine Superman whenever he's an onscreen presence; his absence proves to be a much harder thing…

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