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

No Trailers found.

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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