Review of The Basketball Diaries (1995) by Mayger Z — 23 Mar 2012

El tema de la drogas siempre sera algo rudo!

This review of The Basketball Diaries (1995) was written by Mayger Z on 23 Mar 2012.

The Basketball Diaries has generally received positive reviews.

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