Review of Agora (2009) by Lucía M — 09 Jan 2013

Como o Cristianismo passou de uma religiÃ£o reprimida a uma religiÃ£o opressora. Uma abordagem educativa conduzida pela excelente Rachel Weisz.

This review of Agora (2009) was written by Lucía M on 09 Jan 2013.

Agora has generally received positive reviews.

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