Review: Ballad of a Small Player
Mick Jordan Rolls the dice with his review of Ballad of a Small Player.
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Mick Jordan is a writer and filmmaker. His latest film Letter To My 16 Year Old Self is presently screening at festivals around the country. He has a BA in Film and has written for TV and radio. He co-hosts the film review podcast Spoilerama.
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