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May 8
50m 55s

Scamanda

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GIRD. YOUR. LOINS. AND. PULL. THE. HELL. OVER.
When Amanda Riley, a young wife and mother, is diagnosed with terminal cancer, she decides to share her journey with the world via her blog. Tens of thousands of people send her love, support, AND MONEY.  But when an anonymous tip is sent to an investigative reporter, CLAIMING THAT AMANDA IS FAKING CANCER, her own words may prove to be her downfall.

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