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The Glamorous Lie

The Glamorous Lie

Some Secrets Deserve a Billboard

Genres

Documentary

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In an attempt to understand the complexities of a long-running relationship, YaVaughnie Wilkins journeys back into her past.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

95 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

20 September 2012

Country

United States of America

Cast

YaVaughnie Wilkins

YaVaughnie Wilkins

Self

Charles E. Phillips, Jr.

Charles E. Phillips, Jr.

Self (archive footage)

Misha Hambaz

Misha Hambaz

Self - YaVaughnie's Cousin

Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson

Self - YaVaughnie's Uncle

Victoria Johnson

Victoria Johnson

Self - YaVaughnie's Aunt

Michelle Gibbs

Michelle Gibbs

Self - Friend of Charles and YaVaughnie

Chelsea Handler

Chelsea Handler

Self (archive footage)

Olivia Montoya

Olivia Montoya

Self - YaVaughnie's Aunt

Marilyn Ortiz

Marilyn Ortiz

Self - Friend of Charles and YaVaughnie

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