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The Prince Story: Icon, Genius... Slave
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The Prince Story: Icon, Genius... Slave

2017-04-16 · 90 min · Not rated

Documentary · Music

A dramatization of the life of the acclaimed American musician, Prince, who died from an accidental overdose at the age of just 57 in 2016.

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Marion Milne
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PrincePrinceSelf (archive footage)
Pepé WillieSelf
Owen HusneySelf
Alan LeedsAlan LeedsSelf
Albert MagnoliAlbert MagnoliSelf
Mica ParisMica ParisSelf
Eric LeedsSelf

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