Review of The Education of Shelby Knox (2005) by Cody M — 22 Mar 2007

The most true, amazing, perfect documentary about sexual education and the south.

This review of The Education of Shelby Knox (2005) was written by Cody M on 22 Mar 2007.

The Education of Shelby Knox has generally received positive reviews.

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By Adam L (814) on 04 Jun 2007

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By Adam D (1,043) on 29 Jun 2008

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By Megan S (472) on 02 Jul 2011

Good concept. It's shocking to see that some people are still thinking the way the adults do in her town. But it's boring & slow…

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