Review of Catfish (2010) by Ian C — 23 Jan 2013

I suspect this was staged early on, if it wasn't then its the balls, really good documentary.

This review of Catfish (2010) was written by Ian C on 23 Jan 2013.

Catfish has generally received positive reviews.

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