Review of I Am Divine (2014) by Alex K — 22 Oct 2013

My Favorite Film Is 1941's Citizen Kane.

This review of I Am Divine (2014) was written by Alex K on 22 Oct 2013.

I Am Divine has generally received positive reviews.

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By Rich Cline (3,056) for Contactmusic.com (927) on 10 Jul 2014

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By Mark Kermode (1,002) for Observer (UK) (2,398) on 19 Jul 2014

It's surprisingly moving stuff - dressed up with just enough archival outrage to remind you how scandalous Divine once seemed…

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By John B (4,244) on 18 Dec 2015

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By Ahmad J (256) on 06 Jan 2015

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By Richard Knight (277) for Windy City Times (216) on 27 Jun 2014

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Legend. This is an icon that inspired so many & still touches so many lives who passed away at the pinnacle of his career…

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