Semisweet: Life in Chocolate
If you think chocolate is just candy... think again.
Genres
Overview
Unfolding on three continents, this engaging documentary follows four groups of people whose lives are wrapped up in the complex world of chocolate.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
58 min
Release Date
2012-06-06
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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Patrick Roger
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Milton S. Hershey
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