Review of Derek (2008) by Suvi L — 08 Jul 2009

Worth to see but I'm not sure if Swinton's part makes the doc any deeper.

This review of Derek (2008) was written by Suvi L on 08 Jul 2009.

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I'm watching for the third time. One of my favorite shows ever. There is one commandment, Be kind! That is it…

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By Dennis Schwartz (5,456) for Ozus' World Movie Reviews (5,456) on 27 Jan 2014

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By Derek S (348) on 04 Jun 2008

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By Peter O (143) on 11 Apr 2008

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Review of Derek (2008) by Suvi L — 08 Jul 2009

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I'm watching for the third time. One of my favorite shows ever. There is one commandment, Be kind! That is it…

If you're an artist, musician, et al, see this. Changed my life. No joke. :)…

Good tribute, I'm sure, but a bit slow and artsy for anyone unfamiliar with the subject…

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Jarman steamed through his life, determined to live out the repression imposed upon him by a sick Catholic schooling system…

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