Review of How to Survive a Plague (2012) by Kenneth C — 22 Feb 2013

Greatest social upheaval of a not so long ago generation. The first documentary that bridges the science and politics together.

This review of How to Survive a Plague (2012) was written by Kenneth C on 22 Feb 2013.

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

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