Review of Battleship Potemkin (1925) by Daniel P — 16 Sep 2012

Propaganda film about the Odessa uprising. Important film, but see it just for the steps.

This review of Battleship Potemkin (1925) was written by Daniel P on 16 Sep 2012.

Battleship Potemkin has generally received very positive reviews.

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