Review of The Curiosity of Chance (2006) by Dorian J — 19 Feb 2009

Inspirational film of overcoming the odds. Very nice.

This review of The Curiosity of Chance (2006) was written by Dorian J on 19 Feb 2009.

The Curiosity of Chance has generally received positive reviews.

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