Review of Infamous (2006) by Pam Grady for Reel.com — 12 Oct 2006

Capote received many accolades; Infamous deserves many more.

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This review of Infamous (2006) was written by Pam Grady and published by Reel.com on 12 Oct 2006.

Infamous has generally received positive reviews.

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