Review of Deliver Us from Evil (2006) by Rich B — 12 Aug 2007

Extremely disturbing doc about a pedophile priest. Was that an oxymoron?

This review of Deliver Us from Evil (2006) was written by Rich B on 12 Aug 2007.

Deliver Us from Evil has generally received very positive reviews.

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