Review of The Butler (2013) by Erin D — 09 Feb 2014

Excellent film. very emotional, uplifting, and looking at the past, heartbreaking.

This review of The Butler (2013) was written by Erin D on 09 Feb 2014.

The Butler has generally received positive reviews.

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