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- ↑ Burke, Jodie (2011-08-21). "Sisters making films: The Burtons". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 0458-3035 . Retrieved 2019-03-10.
- ↑ Scott, Carolyn Patricia (2003-04-11). "'Manna From Heaven' is a real-life sister act". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 0458-3035 . Retrieved 2019-03-10.
- ↑ "NEW DATE: Film Screening with Jennifer Burton: "Kings, Queens, & In-Betweens" | Tisch Library website". tischlibrary.tufts.edu. Retrieved 2019-03-10.