Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story
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Overview
A look at J.K. Rowling from her humble beginnings as an imaginative young girl and awkward teenager, to the loss of her mother and the genesis of the Harry Potter book series.
Genres
- Drama
General Information
Release Date: 2011-07-18
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 87 min
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