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- ↑ Kenny, Glenn (January 31, 2023). "'Pamela, a Love Story' Review: A Frank Look Back". The New York Times. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
- ↑ "Pamela, a Love Story". Rotten Tomatoes. January 31, 2023. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
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