A Russell Peters Christmas

A Russell Peters Christmas

2011 · 44 min · ★ 3.9 · Comedy, TV Movie

Inspired by the variety shows of the 1970s, 'A Russell Peters Christmas' is a sweet, silly, sentimental and, most of all, funny Christmas special.

Directed by Henry Sarwer-Foner

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