Review of Cartel Land (2015) by Danielle L — 24 Jan 2016

POWERFUL. Beautifully directed. Exciting, engaging, probably the best doc I've ever seen.

This review of Cartel Land (2015) was written by Danielle L on 24 Jan 2016.

Cartel Land has generally received very positive reviews.

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