Review of Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me (2013) by Gustavo G — 28 Nov 2014

Simply hilarious, there will never be another Elaine Stritch.

This review of Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me (2013) was written by Gustavo G on 28 Nov 2014.

Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me has generally received very positive reviews.

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