
Ben Harper: Pleasure and Pain
2002-11-14 · 89 min · ★ 8.0
Documentary on roots rocker Ben Harper and his band, the Innocent Criminals - featuring music from his album "Pleasure and Pain".
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- Danny Clinch
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- United States of America
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- Released
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