Review of Dark Days (2000) by James-Masaki R — 18 Apr 2012

Breathtaking. An extraordinary documentary film that comes from the heart of the filmmaker.

This review of Dark Days (2000) was written by James-Masaki R on 18 Apr 2012.

Dark Days has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Darren P (526) on 28 Aug 2012

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By Tor M (646) on 22 Apr 2017

Dark Days is a pretty cool homeless documentary. It doesn't really go anywhere but I enjoyed the dark and bleak atmosphere…

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By Alexander C (2,448) on 05 Dec 2012

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By Richard D (1,732) on 11 Dec 2016

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By Gary Thompson (1,554) for Philadelphia Daily News (1,596) on 03 Mar 2014

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