Review of Heavy Metal in Baghdad (2007) by Lori B — 05 Oct 2011

Cool movie about much more that a rock band in Iraq.

This review of Heavy Metal in Baghdad (2007) was written by Lori B on 05 Oct 2011.

Heavy Metal in Baghdad has generally received very positive reviews.

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