Review of Trouble the Water (2008) by Private U — 05 Sep 2008

This is an incredible film. Devastating and uplifting at the same time.

This review of Trouble the Water (2008) was written by Private U on 05 Sep 2008.

Trouble the Water has generally received very positive reviews.

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