Review of Ghosts of Mississippi (1996) by Mark G — 19 Mar 2008

A wonderful movie that will make you think.

This review of Ghosts of Mississippi (1996) was written by Mark G on 19 Mar 2008.

Ghosts of Mississippi has generally received positive reviews.

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