Review of Serving Life (2011) by Julie M — 09 Jan 2014

Best documentary I've ever seen. Prisoners volunteer in hospice care and it changes them forever.

This review of Serving Life (2011) was written by Julie M on 09 Jan 2014.

Serving Life has generally received positive reviews.

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