Review of Capturing the Friedmans (2003) by Aniko V — 12 Nov 2008

Great documentary, disturbing from many aspects. home sweet home? sanctity of family? justice for all? maybe time to reconsider some of our deepest-rooted illusions....

This review of Capturing the Friedmans (2003) was written by Aniko V on 12 Nov 2008.

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