Review of Stories We Tell (2012) by Peggy O — 19 May 2013

I strongly recommend this terrific movie. Very compelling story, vvery well done.

This review of Stories We Tell (2012) was written by Peggy O on 19 May 2013.

Stories We Tell has generally received very positive reviews.

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