Review of Bastard Out of Carolina (1996) by Terri M — 21 Oct 2007

Great movie...so sad...great acting. Emotional and hard-hitting.

This review of Bastard Out of Carolina (1996) was written by Terri M on 21 Oct 2007.

Bastard Out of Carolina has generally received very positive reviews.

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I didn't recently see this movie...but I did just recently encounter a lady that reminded me of one of the characters in this movie…

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This movie made me angry for all the abused children that have no one to protect them…

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