Review of Machine Gun Preacher (2011) by August C — 16 Nov 2012

Have to be honest, this just wrapped up everything I love in a neat pile. A truly moving film. Even moreso when you realise that it's biographical.

This review of Machine Gun Preacher (2011) was written by August C on 16 Nov 2012.

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