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Review of Milk? (2012) by Benjamin F — 12 Jan 2014

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Great real life docu drama about gay rights decades ago... Sean Penn did an amazing job.

This review of Milk? (2012) was written by Benjamin F on 12 Jan 2014.

Milk? has generally received positive reviews.

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