Review of Cries from Syria (2017) by William J — 16 Mar 2017

Gut-wrenching. Syrian refugees are not terrorists.

This review of Cries from Syria (2017) was written by William J on 16 Mar 2017.

Cries from Syria has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Neil Genzlinger (512) for New York Times (5,786) on 13 Mar 2017

If the idea of cozying up to Russia strikes you as harmless, or all those Syrian refugees are too far away to seem real, the HBO documentary…

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By Oscar A (53) on 02 Dec 2017

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By Sr. Rose Pacatte (156) for National Catholic Reporter (122) on 11 Jun 2017

Set your DVR or watch Cries from Syria when it is broadcast tonight…

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By Gary Garrison (43) for The Playlist (3,871) on 13 Mar 2017

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By Gary Goldstein (1,089) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 02 Mar 2017

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