The Glamorous Lie

Sep 20, 2012

1h 35m

★ 0.0

Some Secrets Deserve a Billboard

Overview

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

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

21 Yellow Tulips

TriCoast Worldwide

The Glamorous Lie Trailers

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Cast

Self

YaVaughnie Wilkins

Self (archive footage)

Charles E. Phillips, Jr.

Self - YaVaughnie's Cousin

Misha Hambaz

Self - YaVaughnie's Uncle

Michael Johnson

Self - YaVaughnie's Aunt

Victoria Johnson

Self - Friend of Charles and YaVaughnie

Michelle Gibbs

Self (archive footage)

Chelsea Handler

Self - YaVaughnie's Aunt

Olivia Montoya

Self - Friend of Charles and YaVaughnie

Marilyn Ortiz

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