Review of Pink Flamingos (1976) by Masheka W — 17 Jan 2008

Very very hard to forget. Believe me, I tried.

This review of Pink Flamingos (1976) was written by Masheka W on 17 Jan 2008.

Pink Flamingos has generally received mixed reviews.

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