Review of Yentl (1983) by Hillari H — 19 Jul 2007

A good woman empowerment message embedded in this musical.

This review of Yentl (1983) was written by Hillari H on 19 Jul 2007.

Yentl has generally received positive reviews.

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Incredible. She wrote it, directed it, acted, sang in it... I bow to her. Truly beautiful…

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