Review of Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse (1991) by Kevin M — 28 Jan 2008

All I could think about when watching this documentary was: How in the world did "Apocalypse Now" get made? Disturbing, yet constantly riveting for any AN fan or aspiring filmmaker.

This review of Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse (1991) was written by Kevin M on 28 Jan 2008.

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