Sonic: The Birth of an Icon
2011 · 42m · N/A
Documentary
Directed by
Anthony Caulfield
,
Nicola Caulfield
Overview
This documentary is an exclusive collection of interviews and footage charting Sonic's life from inception through to becoming one of the most iconic characters in video game history.
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