Review of America The Beautiful (2008) by Madhu D — 16 Sep 2008

Highly recommend watching to girls & a few boys who care to see how much society standards are placed on "beauty".

This review of America The Beautiful (2008) was written by Madhu D on 16 Sep 2008.

America The Beautiful has generally received mixed reviews.

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