Blue Jean (2023) – Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
Georgia Oakley’s “Blue Jean” is an honest, complex, and relevant portrait of how anti-LGBT laws impact the individual.
Georgia Oakley’s “Blue Jean” is an honest, complex, and relevant portrait of how anti-LGBT laws impact the individual.
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The overall goal of Wherever I Look is to fill in that space between the average fan and critic and advise you on what’s worth experiencing.
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