Review of Listen to Me Marlon (2015) by Cameron H — 01 Oct 2016

5 out of 5 stars easy. Documentary perfection. Marlon reminds me of myself given my own lifelong experience with depression.

This review of Listen to Me Marlon (2015) was written by Cameron H on 01 Oct 2016.

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