Review of Catfish (2010) by Sarah E — 06 Jun 2011

2 guys document their roommate's growing involvement with a family via Facebook - very engrossing.

This review of Catfish (2010) was written by Sarah E on 06 Jun 2011.

Catfish has generally received positive reviews.

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