Review of Waiting for Guffman (1997) by Riley M — 03 Nov 2007

Best of the series of mockumentaries. Parker Posey kills me.

This review of Waiting for Guffman (1997) was written by Riley M on 03 Nov 2007.

Waiting for Guffman has generally received very positive reviews.

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