Review of Chicken People (2016) by Candice M — 28 Jan 2018

Pleasantly surprised by this movie. Fun to watch and I learned so much about chickens and chicken shows.

This review of Chicken People (2016) was written by Candice M on 28 Jan 2018.

Chicken People has generally received positive reviews.

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