Review of Dead Poets Society (1989) by Angie Errigo for Empire Magazine — 23 Aug 2010

Beautifully directed and with an Oscar-winning story.

This review of Dead Poets Society (1989) was written by Angie Errigo and published by Empire Magazine on 23 Aug 2010.

Dead Poets Society has generally received very positive reviews.

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