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Review of Leaving Barstow (2008) by Lee M — 08 Aug 2009

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Perfectly functional coming-of-age indie drama.

This review of Leaving Barstow (2008) was written by Lee M on 08 Aug 2009.

Leaving Barstow has generally received mixed reviews.

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