Review of I Am Divine (2014) by Carlos M — 11 Nov 2016

A fascinating individual remembered through excellent archive footage and interviews with friends and family. Well worth a watch.

This review of I Am Divine (2014) was written by Carlos M on 11 Nov 2016.

I Am Divine has generally received positive reviews.

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By Adam Smith (163) for Radio Times (2,421) on 17 Jul 2014

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By Ian R (982) on 18 Aug 2014

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