Review of Beauty Is Embarrassing (2012) by Andy C — 18 May 2014

This is a simplistic and inspiring little documentary.

This review of Beauty Is Embarrassing (2012) was written by Andy C on 18 May 2014.

Beauty Is Embarrassing has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Robert S (1,498) on 05 Sep 2012

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By David Lewis (299) for San Francisco Chronicle (7,630) on 12 Sep 2012

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By Joshua F (508) on 08 Dec 2012

I was hoping for more Pee-Wee's playhouse, but this is still an endearing look at Wayne White and what it means to be an artist…

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By Seth L (233) on 11 Jul 2013

Fucking awesome…

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By Crystal R (156) on 18 Jul 2013

Well....I just LOVE Wayne White.....:) He made me smile most of this movie. Love to see people following their dream…

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By Keldon M (45) on 29 Aug 2012

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By Jonathan S (1,990) on 09 Apr 2013

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