Review of How to Survive a Plague (2012) by Frank O — 27 May 2014

An amazing and essential documentary for everyone to see. Required viewing.

This review of How to Survive a Plague (2012) was written by Frank O on 27 May 2014.

How to Survive a Plague has generally received very positive reviews.

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