Review of Land and Freedom (1995) by Ken B — 28 Jan 2008

Very powerful and moving movie, on idealism and it's betrayal, a damning condemnation on the political manoeuvring that undid a revolution.

This review of Land and Freedom (1995) was written by Ken B on 28 Jan 2008.

Land and Freedom has generally received positive reviews.

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