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Review of Carmen Jones (1954) by Christina H — 09 Jun 2007

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Just to see an all black cast in an operatic musical is fuckin' magic.

This review of Carmen Jones (1954) was written by Christina H on 09 Jun 2007.

Carmen Jones has generally received positive reviews.

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