Review of Casting By (2012) by Norm D — 18 Apr 2017

Terrific. Educational for film buffs in the best way and with all star participation. A doc very well done.

This review of Casting By (2012) was written by Norm D on 18 Apr 2017.

Casting By has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Geoff Pevere (572) for Globe and Mail (2,419) on 18 Jul 2013

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By Nathalie Atkinson (93) for National Post (1,405) on 07 Nov 2013

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