Review of Concerning Violence (2014) by Maxine C — 15 Oct 2015

Watching it again made me wanna go home and stay home.

This review of Concerning Violence (2014) was written by Maxine C on 15 Oct 2015.

Concerning Violence has generally received positive reviews.

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