1 a Minute
PG
6.3
2010
1 hr 30 min
Documentary
The film chronicles the diagnosis and treatment of a breast cancer survivor, interspersed with personal tales from famous international celebrities who are also survivors, or affected closely by cancer.
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- Cast:
- Kelly McGillis , Olivia Newton-John , Namrata Singh Gujral
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Reviews
A waste of 90 minutes of my life
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It's one of the most original films you'll likely see all year, which, depending on your threshold for certifiably crazy storylines, could be a rewarding experience or one that frustrates you.
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It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.
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The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.
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