Review of A Dry White Season (1989) by Pavan R — 12 Feb 2010

A very good movie about Apartheid. Great acting by Marlon Brando and Donald Sutherland. The plot frames the struggle in a very thoughtful way.

This review of A Dry White Season (1989) was written by Pavan R on 12 Feb 2010.

A Dry White Season has generally received positive reviews.

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