Girl 6

Girl 6

She's the only thing better than being there.

R 1996 · 108 min · ★ 5.1 · Comedy, Drama

A struggling actress in New York City takes a job as a phone sex operator.

Directed by Spike Lee · Written by Suzan-Lori Parks

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