A Lady Named Baybie

June. 02,1980      
Rating:
5.5
Trailer Synopsis Cast

A documentary on Baybie Hoover, a blind New York street musician.

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Reviews

BootDigest
1980/06/02

Such a frustrating disappointment

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BelSports
1980/06/03

This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.

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Ava-Grace Willis
1980/06/04

Story: It's very simple but honestly that is fine.

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Erica Derrick
1980/06/05

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

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