Review of Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse (1991) by Carl P — 30 May 2007

Probably one of the best documentaries ever made.

This review of Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse (1991) was written by Carl P on 30 May 2007.

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

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