Review of Milk? (2012) by Spencer S — 08 Aug 2010

Poetic and beautiful, this is not only worth watching, but worth integrating into your own life.

This review of Milk? (2012) was written by Spencer S on 08 Aug 2010.

Milk? has generally received positive reviews.

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