Review of Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse (1991) by Ryan M — 15 Nov 2008

A fascinating, compelling documentary that looks at one of the greatest films ever.

This review of Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse (1991) was written by Ryan M on 15 Nov 2008.

Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse has generally received very positive reviews.

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