Review of Sunday Bloody Sunday (1971) by Randy T — 18 May 2012

Exquisite storytelling. Socially progressive and, for 1971, quite courageous.

This review of Sunday Bloody Sunday (1971) was written by Randy T on 18 May 2012.

Sunday Bloody Sunday has generally received positive reviews.

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