Review of The Emperor's New Clothes (2015) by David Nusair for Reel Film Reviews — 10 Jun 2018

Filmmaker Winterbottom has crafted an informative yet persistently erratic documentary that benefits from an ongoing emphasis on personal stories...

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This review of The Emperor's New Clothes (2015) was written by David Nusair and published by Reel Film Reviews on 10 Jun 2018.

The Emperor's New Clothes has generally received positive reviews.

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