Review of Standard Operating Procedure (2008) by Tim S — 09 Jun 2009

Briljante politieke documentaire over de aangrijpende foto's die de wereld rondgingen. De Abu Ghraib-gevangenis was zeker geen viersterrenhotel, maar wat hier gebeurd is tart werkelijk alle verbeelding.

Verbijsterend ook om te zien hoe de schuldigen nog liever hun moeder zouden verkopen dan toe te geven dat ze schuldig zijn. Fascinerend.

This review of Standard Operating Procedure (2008) was written by Tim S on 09 Jun 2009.

Standard Operating Procedure has generally received positive reviews.

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