Review of The Florida Project (2017) by Michele L — 28 Oct 2017

Exceptional. First rate acting, direction, writing. A compassionate, funny, heartbreaking look into America.

This review of The Florida Project (2017) was written by Michele L on 28 Oct 2017.

The Florida Project has generally received very positive reviews.

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