Review of Oswald's Ghost (2007) by Michael Fox for Village Voice — 10 Dec 2012

Riveting yet ultimately unsatisfying documentary.

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This review of Oswald's Ghost (2007) was written by Michael Fox and published by Village Voice on 10 Dec 2012.

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