Review of Blind Spot: Hitler's Secretary (2002) by Mark Robison for Reno Gazette-Journal — 05 Jan 2004

The documentary feels like raw footage for a better film.

This review of Blind Spot: Hitler's Secretary (2002) was written by Mark Robison and published by Reno Gazette-Journal on 05 Jan 2004.

Blind Spot: Hitler's Secretary has generally received positive reviews.

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