Review of Inherit the Wind (1960) by Matt F — 01 May 2007

Sooo stupid, not to mention that they make the people who don't believe in evolution out to be idiots and the people who do believe in saints. Barf.

This review of Inherit the Wind (1960) was written by Matt F on 01 May 2007.

Inherit the Wind has generally received very positive reviews.

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