Review of Five Broken Cameras (2011) by Simon D — 23 Jan 2013

EXCELLENT DOCUMENTARY!!

Now streaming on Netflix.

This review of Five Broken Cameras (2011) was written by Simon D on 23 Jan 2013.

Five Broken Cameras has generally received very positive reviews.

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