Review of American Animals (2018) by Jerry W — 12 Jun 2018

Extremely well done. No excuses docudrama. Disturbing and heartbreaking ---see it, but stay away from anything that will give this movie away.

This review of American Animals (2018) was written by Jerry W on 12 Jun 2018.

American Animals has generally received positive reviews.

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