Review of Indignation (2016) by Kevin A — 06 Aug 2016

A great movie demonstrating the frailty of human nature and the desire to be needed and accepted.

This review of Indignation (2016) was written by Kevin A on 06 Aug 2016.

Indignation has generally received positive reviews.

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