Sonic: The Birth of an Icon
Nov 04, 2011 | IMDB 8.2
42 min Watch NowDocumentary
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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