Review of Kurt Cobain: About a Son (2007) by Gardner S — 11 Jul 2007

Very telling portrait of Kurt Cobain, visually compelling and surprising.

This review of Kurt Cobain: About a Son (2007) was written by Gardner S on 11 Jul 2007.

Kurt Cobain: About a Son has generally received positive reviews.

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By Andrew S (3,174) on 13 May 2012

A good listen, visuals were stupid. Should have been an audio CD or something…

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