Review of Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2006) by Rebecca Murray for About.com — 03 Nov 2006

It's fearless and disgusting and hilarious - high five!

This review of Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2006) was written by Rebecca Murray and published by About.com on 03 Nov 2006.

Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan has generally received very positive reviews.

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