Review of Fire at Sea (2016) by Rangan R — 21 Feb 2017

Breakthrough documentary directed like a movie. Touching and impressive in all the humanity the film is able to touch.

This review of Fire at Sea (2016) was written by Rangan R on 21 Feb 2017.

Fire at Sea has generally received positive reviews.

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