Review of Mississippi Burning (1988) by J.d. N — 04 Feb 2008

Great film.Can watch it over&over again...

This review of Mississippi Burning (1988) was written by J.d. N on 04 Feb 2008.

Mississippi Burning has generally received very positive reviews.

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