Review of Killing Them Safely (2015) by Keith L — 27 Apr 2016

This was a good documentary... one that made me question my preconceptions, as good docs are wont to do.

This review of Killing Them Safely (2015) was written by Keith L on 27 Apr 2016.

Killing Them Safely has generally received positive reviews.

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