Review of S21: The Khmer Rouge Killing Machine (2003) by Robin L — 12 May 2008

Please if you are my friend and you love me, watch this movie. I have it so invite yourself over to my house and watch it.

This review of S21: The Khmer Rouge Killing Machine (2003) was written by Robin L on 12 May 2008.

S21: The Khmer Rouge Killing Machine has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jon B (711) on 12 Jul 2008

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By Michael B (2,768) on 15 Mar 2009

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By Private U (13,627) on 04 Apr 2008

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an imperfectly realized yet nevertheless important look at the depths to which humanity can sink all too easily…

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