Review of Life and Debt (2001) by Janene M — 03 Apr 2007

Jamaican documentary about globalisation and its effects on the third world, wickidness a gwaan!

This review of Life and Debt (2001) was written by Janene M on 03 Apr 2007.

Life and Debt has generally received very positive reviews.

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