Review of 8: The Mormon Proposition (2010) by Josiah M — 27 Sep 2010

An ironic documentary about how Mormons like to stay in the closet.

This review of 8: The Mormon Proposition (2010) was written by Josiah M on 27 Sep 2010.

8: The Mormon Proposition has generally received positive reviews.

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By Joe C (1,448) on 30 Jul 2011

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By Keith Uhlich (870) for Time Out (7,510) on 23 Nov 2010

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