Review of Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father (2008) by Andrea M — 28 Feb 2010

Extremely tragic but wonderfully made documentary.

This review of Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father (2008) was written by Andrea M on 28 Feb 2010.

Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father has generally received very positive reviews.

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