Review of The Queen of Versailles (2012) by Steven Kenneth M — 05 Jan 2013

Worth watching but I still have little sympathy for their family.

This review of The Queen of Versailles (2012) was written by Steven Kenneth M on 05 Jan 2013.

The Queen of Versailles has generally received positive reviews.

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