Review of Growing Up Coy (2016) by Eileen H — 30 Jan 2017

Powerful and real! An amazing little girl with a loving family! A must see!

This review of Growing Up Coy (2016) was written by Eileen H on 30 Jan 2017.

Growing Up Coy has generally received positive reviews.

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