Review of Stories We Tell (2012) by Lynette P — 16 May 2013

Fascinating and, in the end, a little mind-bending. A totally absorbing film.

This review of Stories We Tell (2012) was written by Lynette P on 16 May 2013.

Stories We Tell has generally received very positive reviews.

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