Review of Little White Lie (2014) by Letitia L — 27 Mar 2015

Exceptional documentary being featured on PBS's Independent Lens in 2015.

This review of Little White Lie (2014) was written by Letitia L on 27 Mar 2015.

Little White Lie has generally received positive reviews.

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