Review of Betting on Zero (2016) by Norm W — 21 Jun 2017

Read the synopsis then move on. It almost seems like a promotional video for the subject's agenda. They didn't have a full story to tell yet.

This review of Betting on Zero (2016) was written by Norm W on 21 Jun 2017.

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