Review of Land and Freedom (1995) by Private U — 20 Aug 2008

Amazing film that makes you think about the repression of grassroots social movements by party politics.

This review of Land and Freedom (1995) was written by Private U on 20 Aug 2008.

Land and Freedom has generally received positive reviews.

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