Review of $ellebrity (2013) by Rebeccah R — 14 Jun 2013

Great documentary. Interesting, disturbing and somewhat sad.

This review of $ellebrity (2013) was written by Rebeccah R on 14 Jun 2013.

$ellebrity has generally received mixed reviews.

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