Review of Bread and Roses (2000) by Hakan D — 09 Sep 2008

Adrien Brody is always a win win situation. Cute story about immigrants in LA convinced to unionize for better wages and a better life.

This review of Bread and Roses (2000) was written by Hakan D on 09 Sep 2008.

Bread and Roses has generally received positive reviews.

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