Review of Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father (2008) by Jon K — 18 Sep 2012

Best documentary I have ever seen. Think I cried about 5 times.

This review of Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father (2008) was written by Jon K on 18 Sep 2012.

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