Review of American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally (2021) by Jessica Kiang for Variety — 02 Jun 2021

Clumsy, campy and kitsch, but also deadeningly dull for long stretches.

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This review of American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally (2021) was written by Jessica Kiang and published by Variety on 02 Jun 2021.

American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally has generally received mixed reviews.

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