Review of Grey Gardens (2009) by Scott S — 24 Jun 2014

This is one of my new favorite films; breathtakingly beautiful and sad simultaneously.

This review of Grey Gardens (2009) was written by Scott S on 24 Jun 2014.

Grey Gardens has generally received very positive reviews.

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