Review of The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (1974) by Lee C — 26 Oct 2007

I watched this when I was 9 years old and it had such an impact on my life. A great movie.

This review of The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (1974) was written by Lee C on 26 Oct 2007.

The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman has generally received very positive reviews.

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