Review of Waking Sleeping Beauty (2009) by Monica L — 19 Feb 2011

My favorite documentary about show business.

This review of Waking Sleeping Beauty (2009) was written by Monica L on 19 Feb 2011.

Waking Sleeping Beauty has generally received positive reviews.

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