Review of Meeting Resistance (2007) by Rogerc. — 22 Oct 2007

If you care about current events, check out this unique documentary. The filmmakers risked their lives to get this footage.

This review of Meeting Resistance (2007) was written by Rogerc. on 22 Oct 2007.

Meeting Resistance has generally received positive reviews.

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