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Review of Powaqqatsi (1988) by Cancelled U — 29 Sep 2008

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Cheap commercial follow-up to Koyaanisqatsi with no artistic merit.

This review of Powaqqatsi (1988) was written by Cancelled U on 29 Sep 2008.

Powaqqatsi has generally received very positive reviews.

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