Review of Sarafina! (1992) by Mwali M — 22 Feb 2006

This movie is a classic home (Haiti) and I always watch it with the same mixture of joy and sadness.

This review of Sarafina! (1992) was written by Mwali M on 22 Feb 2006.

Sarafina! has generally received positive reviews.

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