Review of Longtime Companion (1989) by Michael O — 31 May 2008

So REAL & GROUNDBREAKING...the first of it's kind to show the gay community as real people, not stereotypes...

This review of Longtime Companion (1989) was written by Michael O on 31 May 2008.

Longtime Companion has generally received very positive reviews.

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