Review of Frontrunners (2008) by Roswell C — 15 Oct 2009

Great documentary.Shows that elections are just a popularity contest.Wish I had a lounge like that 1 kid when I was in HS.

This review of Frontrunners (2008) was written by Roswell C on 15 Oct 2009.

Frontrunners has generally received positive reviews.

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By Elizabeth Weitzman (1,905) for New York Daily News (5,623) on 16 Oct 2008

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By Bill Weber (150) for Slant Magazine (8,298) on 12 Oct 2008

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By Andrew M (2,871) on 31 Oct 2008

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By Gary Goldstein (1,089) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 23 Oct 2008

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