Review of Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me (2013) by Frank G — 03 Feb 2014

Very Good Documentary with the Academy Awards from too Alec Baldwin.

This review of Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me (2013) was written by Frank G on 03 Feb 2014.

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

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