Review of Dreams of a Life (2011) by James D — 28 Jan 2012

Not for the faint-hearted. This powerful documentary asks difficult questions about our society by focusing on the tragic case of an individual.

This review of Dreams of a Life (2011) was written by James D on 28 Jan 2012.

Dreams of a Life has generally received positive reviews.

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