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‘Prima Facie’ Review: Cynthia Erivo Stars in Tonally Confused Screen Treatment of Provocative #MeToo Stage Play

Erivo plays a formidable barrister who is forced to confront the system she once trusted in this disappointing screen version of the celebrated production.

‘Prima Facie’ Review: Cynthia Erivo Stars in Tonally Confused Screen Treatment of Provocative #MeToo Stage Play

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Erivo plays a formidable barrister who is forced to confront the system she once trusted in this disappointing screen version of the celebrated production.

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